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Alex, Charles, and Thomas stepped inside my house, the cool air from the air-conditioner brushing against their dark skin as I closed the door behind them, sealing us in the quiet, sitting room.

Alex let out a low whistle, his eyes scanning the high ceiling and the expensive furniture. "Damn, Nora. Wow. It's been a minute since we been up in here."

“Yeah,” I replied with a small laugh. “It’s been a while.”

Charles stepped right up to me, his large frame blocking ...