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Dylan

I don't like this idea. Quinn is known for playing games with Oliver, for him to do him a favor is completely out of the norm. I hang up with Kate and eye Oliver. He furious, frantic and worried. This is the real thing. His drunken mess was such bullshit. Now I've got to call him on it. I hate 'I told you so's' but in this case he's getting one.

"So Ollie when were you gonna tell us that Abby's with Quinn?" He spins around and stares me down. Shit! he didn't know that?

"What do you mean she's with Quinn?" He takes very slow calculated steps towards me. I can his concern for her getting worse by the second. This is so not good.

"That was Kate on the phone. She had a message from Quinn for you. To meet at his office tonight at ten. He has something of yours to return to you." I tell him.

"Fuck! Why would she go to him? He's the last one I'd trust with her!" Oliver growls raking his hands through his hair in frustration.

"He was her boss. Oliver, he's dealt with Ethan before. He may understand better than we do how to deal with this." Mason reasons. I have to agree, Ethan is a threat to Abby, he wouldn't expect her to go back to Quinn after what already happened.

"Maybe this is a good thing. Abby is safe, at least from Ethan. You know Quinn is dick but he's not going to physically hurt her. And he does have the means to protect her. Think about this carefully, Oliver. It's not as simple as we'd like to believe but it's a solution for the time being." I know he likes what I'm saying even less than I do and he was the one who was friends with Quinn.

"Ten can't get here fast enough!" Oliver mutters as he walks out of the room.

Mason and I look at each other. Oliver and Quinn were once good friends. They lost that friendship over a woman several years ago now. We both know that those feelings are still raw for Oliver. Not because of the girl but because of the betrayal of his friend. It shrunk Oliver's circle of friends to just Mason and I as soon as it happened. Oliver didn't know who to trust and we were the ones that were there for him.

"You think Oliver's letting the past eat at him?" Mason read my mind. I nod and look at my watch. We've got a few hours to go. Maybe we can calm him down.

"I'm gonna see if there's anything we can do in the meantime. I just hope Quinn isn't the same dick as he used to be. If he even tries to take Abby from Oliver, he'll kill him." I don't think this, I know Oliver loves Abby. He's not going to let her go.

Abby

"Well you're Knight has been called, love. He'll be getting you back tonight. Are you sure you're not better off with me? I can protect you better than he can. Plus I don't have the entourage coming in all hours of the day. Remember Avery doesn't barge into my home." Quinn makes a good point. Staying with Oliver may not be the best idea but I don't know what else to do to stay safe.

I don't answer him. I just go to the couch and sit down and hold my head in my hands. I need to think about this. I can't hide at Oliver's, I can't be around him until Ethan is taken care of. Maybe all of this was a big mistake and I should just forget about it and leave. I so don't want to lose Oliver though. It figures I finally find the perfect guy and I can't have him anymore.

"It's not forever darling. Believe me I don't like Ethan anymore than Oliver. We'll work together and take him out. Then you and Oliver can have your happy ever after. I promise sweetheart, it won't be forever you're apart. I can see that you truly do love him. If he's smart he won't let you go." Quinn says as he hands me a glass of bourbon. "Bottoms up darling, we've got a wait until ten."

I like Quinn. He was a good boss and was always wonderful to me. Even through the mess Ethan caused for him, he was always supportive and gracious. I don't have any hard feelings over him letting me go. It was my choice and I know he was willing to go to bat for me. I just wish it had never happened. It's what started this whole ball rolling right back to where I am now. Sitting here in Quinn's office and hiding because of Ethan.

"Don't you feel bad about a thing darling. This is all on Ethan, not you. I'm sure Avery and Oliver's mum had a say in this too. Those two are nothing but trouble." He says pulling my attention back to him. "I'm betting Oliver is going to be livid finding out you're with me. He'll have his choice words to say to me. This is going to be fun!"

Why would Oliver being upset be fun for him? It's not like there's anything going on here. It's not like I had a choice of where to go for help. Oliver isn't in this industry although his father is, why would there be a problem? Unless....Oh no! I facepalm myself mentally. Are they rivals?

"I thought you and Oliver were friends?" I state cautiously. Please don't let me have royally screwed up.

"We are love, in a way at least. His father and I are rivals in business. That's got nothing to do with you. Oliver and I tended to rival in other areas, women mostly." He grins over the rim of his glass.

Well shit! I stuck my foot in it again!

"Quinn you do understand that I came here as a friend. I'm not interested in anything more. I want Oliver." I explain clearly making my point of how I feel. At least I think I am.

"I know Oliver is Mr. Wonderful. I've got it. But you love, are in trouble. Life or death trouble with this Ethan fellow again. You can't keep running from this. It's catching up to you and you need to face it. What exactly is this Ethan character to you and why is he coming for you?" Quinn sits across from me staring me down. I guess I better explain.

As I rehash my past with Quinn he listens quietly. My big mistake in believing everything Ethan ever said to me, how he used me to get to Quinn and his money then coming back to try the same with Oliver only using my safety to maneuver Oliver. It's still my fault no matter how I look at it. If I wasn't in either of their lives none of it would have happened.

"Love this sounds like he was determined to get to Oliver and myself with or without your help. I don't blame you, I doubt Oliver does either." Quinn moves and sits down on the edge of the table in front of me. His legs around mine. "Tell me Abby, do you love Oliver enough to fight for him?"

Oliver

We walk into the empty lobby of Q Inc and there's just an eerie silence surrounding us. I don't like this. Mason and Dylan insisted on coming with me tonight. We don't trust Quinn, I'm not gonna put a double cross past him if he gets something out of it. We take the elevator up to the top floor and as soon as the door closes we make a plan.

"Don't think Quinn is doing this out of the goodness of his heart. I'm betting he wants something out of it." Dylan says. I have to agree. I don't trust him with Abby.

"He won't hurt Abby. Not physically anyway, but he's gonna try to get Abby to turn away from us." Mason says as he rubs his face. "We need to be sure she's the one Ollie. Are you positive this is the girl for you?"

"I've never been more sure of anything. Abby's the only girl I want." That's something I don't question. My feelings for her are like nothing I've ever felt before. I'm not losing her to Quinn or anyone.

When the elevator door opens we step off and it's as empty up here as it was down stairs. There's no one here but us. If I didn't have the key code to get in we wouldn't have been able to get in the building. If Ethan is here I'm not sure how he'd get in. Unless he's been waiting for the last four hours for us. I think we're safe but I'm not gonna take any chances.

We walk across the office all three of us looking inside cubicles and offices searching for Ethan. When we reach Quinn's office we're fairly certain we're alone. I knock on the door and wait. I don't even hear anything from his office.

"Ah Oliver, right on time. And you brought the entourage, of course. Please come in. I believe we have some business to discuss." Quinn motions us inside and closes the door.

As I walk in I immediately see Abby standing there. My girl is safe. It's all I can think about as I go straight to her holding her face in my hands and kissing her with every pent up emotion I had. Her arms wrap around my waist as I draw her into my arms. Taking control I deepen the kiss, getting lost in her and forgetting the others momentarily.

"By all means don't mind us." Quinn says annoyance clear in his tone. I don't care. Abby's mine and I'm gonna stake my claim on her just so Quinn is clear.

"Sweetheart are you okay? When you disappeared you scared the shit out of me." I rest my forehead to hers and close my eyes. I'm not letting her go again.

"I understand that Abby is being threatened by an old friend of mine. I assume you've got a plan in mind to get rid of him." Quinn says sitting on his desk and watching Abby and I.

"I did, but Abby almost got caught today. Avery broke into my place. It was too close." I tell him and keeping my hand in hers I sit down with Abby against my side. Mason and Dylan stood by the door just in case.

"I believe if we work together we can see that justice gets served to Ethan. That is if you're willing to work with me. I think I have a way to keep our Abby safe and take Ethan down. Want to hear it?" Quinn picked up his drink and sipped his bourbon.

"I figured you would. What do have in mind?" I ask wrapping my arm around Abby. I want this clear to Quinn, Abby is mine.

We listen to Quinn's plan and as much as I don't like it, I know it's our best option. Abby doesn't like this either. There's just too many variables that could go wrong. She tenses against me and holding tight to my hand. What Quinn has in mind is going to split up Abby and I for a while. I'm not wanting that but she's not safe with me. We've already tried it and failed. What Quinn is suggesting would take Abby out of harm's way. Even if it's risky for me, Abby would be safe no matter which way we go with this plan.

"Fuck no! Oliver don't you listen to this asshole! All he's trying to do is split up you guys." Mason says after Quinn finishes his plan.

"Now, that's not fair at all Mason. I'm not responsible for that girl dumping Oliver years ago. She saw who was better suited for her, that's all. If Abby here sees the same well, that's not on me either. She's free to make her own choice." Quinn says only pissing Mason off more.

"You little fucker! You never could take responsibility for your fuck ups!" Mason starts after him only for Dylan to pull him off.

"This isn't helping Mason! Shut the fuck up! We have to think about what's best for Abby." Dylan yells pushing Mason away from Quinn before the two could start with their fists.

"Stop! All of you!" Abby stands up and moves away from all of us and goes to look out the window. She looks out to the city lights and speaks quietly. "This is my life, it needs to be my choice of what to do."

I don't like the sound of this. I'm feeling like Quinn talked to her already about this and made her decision before we could get here. I get up and walk over, standing behind her, I wrap my arms around her, resting my head against hers. I'm not letting her go.

"What do want to do Abby?" I whisper in her ear. Turning in my arms she cups my face. I can see the tears in her eyes. Fuck! I'm gonna lose her?

"Quinn is right. It's only temporary, Ollie. But it's the only option we have. We have to draw him out and this is the only way." She is right. I know it, I don't like it, but I know it.

"Why don't we give Oliver a moment alone with Abby." Quinn says opening the office door. Dylan nods and gives Mason a nudge before heading out. "We'll be outside."

I don't move but tighten my arms around her. I don't want to think about not having her next to me every night. I want to sleep with her in my arms and wake up to her beautiful face. I don't want to think about Quinn having access to her that I won't. I don't want this at all.

"It's just until this is over Ollie. I'm not gonna like this either, but this game with Ethan has to end. I don't know what else we can do. Do you?" Abby asks, I know she feels the same way I do.

"I know just... watch out for Quinn. Don't let him play you." I warn her. I don't want Quinn filling her mind with bullshit.

"He won't, I won't let him. Oliver you're the only one I want but we have to get Ethan, and you need to get Avery out of your life. If Ethan thinks he can get to the rest of Quinn's fortune he'll go for it. Ethan got me to do this once. He'll try. And Avery needs to know she doesn't have a chance. There's something wrong about her Ollie. She's got an obsession with you. It has to end." Abby snuggles into me. "I love you, Oliver. Please, trust me so I can come home."

I nod and kiss her forehead, cheek and nose then her lips meet mine. Softly moving with mine. I don't want to let go. Her kisses are so addicting. All I want is more. I press her against the glass, pressing my body into hers. If I could just make love to her one more time. If I could just have one more night with her. Just to say goodbye the right way.

"I love you too, sweetheart. This is gonna be over fast. I won't let you be away from me for long, I promise. Then I want you to come home for good." I promise Abby right there a future. I want a future with her.

This fucking sucks!

Quinn opens the door and we pull away from each other. I look over my shoulder and see Quinn ready to go. I walk to him holding Abby close. "Take care of her Quinn. Don't let him touch her."

"I will Oliver. She's safe with me." Quinn gives me his word and I have no choice but trust him and Abby.

I kiss Abby one last time before I let her go. We walk to the elevator and get in. I hold eye contact with Abby until the doors close and then I clench my fists and close my eyes. I don't know when I'm going to see her again but I will. I'm not losing her.

I look at Dylan and growl. "Find Ethan so I can get this over with."

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