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</span>​</div><span style="font-family: 'Didact Gothic', 'sans-serif'">Axel wasn't a man to laugh at someone in a demeaning manner; he'd laugh with them or because of what they'd done, it wouldn't be at someone's expense. That same attitude applied with Tempest. He never, and would never, tease her or push her in a way that was close to the line. Thankfully, he knew her well enough to gauge where her limits were. He could tell her bratty attitude was down to him not responding, and he knew too well that it wasn't about him looking after her; but to him, that's what it was about. Maybe it was projection, but he couldn't help but say that. So when he felt the soft squeeze she returned, it almost made him stumble. The warmth in his chest grew, for her and her alone. The man understood the sheer amount of trust it took from her to be able to allow him to hug her, let alone to return the affectionate act instead of clawing her way out or waiting for it to be over. As much as he tried to stop himself, he embraced every inch of her frame... He enjoyed the way it curved, the softness of her. Lord, she even mentioned being tired of her pants, he was going to have to learn some more self control; he was already running six miles before work for exercise and control.<br/>
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A joyful smirk tugged at his handsome, usually stern features as he watched her inspect the car. She was utterly adorable when she was hungry. "It may very well be some greasy heaven." He murmured as he observed her, almost lost in watching her stunning face as she peered through the car. The male chuckled softly as she pointed toward him, "Yes ma'am, peaches." Although he was cheerful, he offered her a serious expression to match her own before he leaned in, his strong grip lightly gracing her wrist before he tugged her fingers toward his lips. Under his guide, he drew her fingers to brush against his lips as he took a long, deep draw of the cigarette she held before letting his lids close ever so slightly. "Get in gorgeous, I'm taking you home." He exhaled as he tugged open the passenger door. The scent of the greasy burgers wafted out as they sat on the leather seat, waiting for her. As he held open the door, which he felt may very well annoy her, since she preferred to do everything herself, the male gazed toward a man who seemed to be lingering outside the club with his gaze stuck to Tempest.<br/>
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"One minute." The male murmured to the female, closing the door as if to seal her in the car. His demeanor changed as he approached the younger man, possibly in his mid twenties, a full ten years under him. "Can I help you?" His voice was like gravel, even more so as he gazed toward the man. The male wore a cap, a big jacket and dark pants. He looked the criminal type. "Just watching your girl man, she's fucking hot. Tell me, you like watching? I have an offer for her, hundreds for an hour. Why don't you go ask her?" It took Axel a full minute before he could respond. The rage inside of him was blinding; and he had to prevent himself from immediately slamming the kid up against a wall and breaking his fingers. Axel obeyed the law, mostly. However.... There was a darker side to him that made him crave to give criminals what they had coming. So many got free because of a good lawyer, a soppy state law. No, he didn't believe in going easy on them, he believed some scum were better off dead.<br/>
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Axel was taller than the kid, and much broader. So when he stepped closer, the male almost backed up into the wall. "Ask me that one more time." The officer glared down toward the male, his gaze hardening. "You even hint to an offer like that for her, or any other woman in this club... And I will come for you, do you understand? I will make sure they never find your body, kid." His voice seemed to put enough unease in the male that he seemed to back off, slinking toward an alley. Axel made a mental note of his face, he was going to track down that one tomorrow. See if he could throw that case to another officer and have them bring him in.<br/>
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Once he was done, the male made his way back to his car. He didn't say anything, he simply got into the car, closed the door and fired up the engine. "Sure you still want to work here?" He gazed toward Tempest, a hint of pain in his eyes. He wanted to give her a better life; but he understood she.... needed this. She needed to feel in control. As much as strippers were entertainment, they did hold the cards. The thought of another man touching her, ogling her to get his kicks... it enraged him. Oh, he knew she'd defend herself, but he was concerned it'd drag her into more problems. The male glanced toward the road before pulling off, ignoring the need to insist she could do much better in life. It was the only time he truly would bite his tongue; he didn't want to criticise her, but he couldn't help but want her safe.<br/>
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As he drove, the male gave her a quick smirk before he slipped his hand into the bag and snagged one of the large, hefty burgers. Thankfully, he was rather skilled at driving, it didn't take much to glance back and take note of how the road was looking. Once he'd peeled off the paper, he began to devour the delicious food with large, ravenous bites. It was almost animalistic, ripping into it like it was prey. "Don't you eat them all now," He managed to get out after he swallowed a large bite. Of course, he was teasing her. The drive was fairly short, considering most cars were off the road at that time. Slowly, he pulled up in front of her place, killing the engine before he turned slightly to look at her as he finished his burger. "Want me to come up?" A part of him always worried that she'd get inside and someone would be waiting for her. However, he was also aware of not pushing his luck and making her feel uncomfortable. </span>