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             fingers press gently into her bruised cheek, as she lets out the breath she hadn’t realized she was holding in.  she knew she messed up the moment she’d started gambling again ; she knew she was falling into a black hole the more money she lost. but she couldn't stop. her life was spiraling out of control, and declan murphy being undercover saved her from her serious case of self destruction. and now, she was standing outside the place nick called home with the sole purpose of getting him to talk to her.  hands are shoved deep into her pockets as she rocks impatiently back and forth on her heels.  ❝ nick, c’mon.   i know i screwed up, okay?  please, just answer the door. ❞