Resisting The Alpha

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curiosity. Across from him, Sophie perched on the armrest of a chair, her da

irst to break

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ning back in his chair. "B

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said. "She left. S

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d down his face. "I don'

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out a low chuckle

eat Alpha Xavier Storm

sharp look, but

tinued, her tone softer now.

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ted out. "Which means som

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all knew wh

rough his hair. "If she

as soon as she ca

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was the quest

me in his life, he d