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oth not to approach the meeting room," Dad

e me down, a sick feeling fo

had embarassed me publ

in the house?" H

ng around these woods?" h

y can't you listen to your father and obe

miliated in front of a lot of people-in front of William fo

ldn't have come here," I

"Don't you know yOi shouldn't enter this hall during a

my head and my voice to apolo

ow the rules

the room watched the

Dad publicly embarrassed me. I avoided hi

disobey your instructions a

epped forward and gave Daddy a soft pat. "Oh, come on

nished. "What is he doin

, Mia. You're right. It's not a big deal. But next time, plea

shed through me as I mouthe

," she whispe

ng Daddy's heart and I a

ed me with a wicked smile on his face. "Didn'

I was too scared to move, feeling

your daughter?" William t

ut he remained calm and answered him f

provoke her. She's got a temper and she

at Daddy's warning, an

felt at ease with Daddy prote

his menacing gaze. I could feel the po

s!" My instincts kicked a

to escort her to

see the so called powerful people that

s. "Mia, remember

," she'

y agreeing because you've been a good friend. But we'

had assured assured me, howe

ad's warning was enough

iam'

e a feeling of both u

r Dad scolded her and I couldn't help but noti

" Her voice was so soft and she had

became more at

guilty that my mate is the daughter of my sworn enemy

"Yes, she's p

nsibility towards her. I really wish I

n he placed his hand on her arm. He ap

causing Ava to look away shyly and leaving me to stand the

be perfect for her Daddy since she looked scared. S

nd would be frowned upon by the Blue River Clan, especially since your father has such a hi

. We just spoke briefly du

's fruit basket fell to the ground with a loud sou

," her sweet v

sted her. "Here, let me help you. Be car

ousness and tempted to reveal o

. It could cause a lot of problems for Ava

I needed to