Resisting The Alpha
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rs drumming against the grain. His expression was unre
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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moment before pushing off th
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d down his face. "I don'
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out a low chuckle
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sharp look, but
tinued, her tone softer now.
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ted out. "Which means som
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all knew wh
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as soon as she ca
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was the quest
me in his life, he d