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''I thought you were supposed to be my guardian angel."
"I am."
"I almost got shot this morning. Where were you?"
"Oh, no. You weren't in any danger. They're after Christian."
"I don't think they care who they're after. Bullets have a way of hitting the wrong people all the time."
Josie raised her eyebrows. "Why do you think that one missed?"
"You?"
The angel nodded.
"Oh." D.J. shrugged. "Sorry. I guess I should thank you."
Josie waved her hand. "That's my job. Now, what is this I hear about us going away?"
"Oh, no. Not us. Me and McCall. You're staying here."
"I'm afraid I can't do that, dear. If you plan on staying with Christian, I'll have to go wherever you go. You'll be in danger."
"I thought you were supposed to teach me how to love. Can't you just back off until I'm done with this mess?"
"How can I? If you get killed, then I'll have failed on two counts. I don't think Raphael will be very happy. And believe me, you don't want to make him unhappy."
"I can't believe this," D.J. muttered, turning away to stuff toilet articles into a makeup bag. "Personally, I don't give a hoot if Raphael's happy or not."
"Well, I do. If I don't accomplish what I'm sup-

 
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