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ias spoke. I let out a deep breath and adjusted my foot on the ground. My muscles

mirk curved at the side of his lips, softening h

urrendering, then hit me." He lifted his chin, challengi

. Solid, warm. Our faces were suddenly too close. His breath w

ce." But he didn't let go. And neither did I. For a second, the voices in

wanted it to last. All I could feel was this steady heartbeat

is thumb brushing against the red mark on my arms. "You're not weak, Ava. You su

ly aware of how fast my heart was beating. I shouldn't be feeling this w

rk onto my lips. "Maybe next time I'll land a hit." A slow grin

see abo

ng out a real, unguarded laugh that startled even me. "There she

Not like this. The weight of his eyes settled over me, burning and

a hand, brushing a stray strand of hair from my cheek. His finger

to pull away. But I didn't. I lifted my chin, m

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, sharp and accusing. I staggered back like I h

s eyes wild and furious, flickering between us. His fists clenc

ilence hung thick and heavy in the air between us. I opened my mouth to explain, but why was

d, calm but unyieldi

storm about to break. His voice was sharp and cold. "Ava, what is thi

doing something wrong? He was the one who had rejected me. He threw me aside l

ielding me. His posture was calm, controlled-but I could feel th

his voice low but steady.

ing, it looks exactly like what I think." His eyes moved past Elias, pinning m

d strike him for challenging his authority. His jaw clenched so tightly I heard h

didn't

ias stood toe to toe. Alpha and beta. Brother and rival. "Watch

regret it." Elias didn't move, but I saw it-the flash of pa

id quietly, his voice strained but unbroken. "I w

e. He turned to face me, casting a look that made my stomach twist. Some

s a blade. "Stay away from her," Caden commanded, his voice li

even be a membe

ing me stand there, caught bet

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