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Chapter 71

“Had to what?” Fury remained mute, and Nathan took a breath. It didn’t help. “Where’s your sister? Is she in danger? Are you? Why don’t people know about you two? Why did you think staying away was a good idea? How—”

Fury dropped the cuff, bent, and grabbed Nathan by the lapels. A button popped undone with the force of the wrench. Nathan’s knee slid on the carpet. He slapped handholds on Fury’s wrist and thigh, and his breath caught in his throat, choking him, but Fury didn’t hurt Nathan. Didn’t do anything, actually, other than bring their faces together. Fury’s beard tickled Nathan’s upper lip.

“Had to work out some of my shit so I could be here. With you.” Fury’s breath was stale, but Nathan didn’t care.