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in a sleek co

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k I'd be facing a fight to break my

open, and a tall

," he says, voic

siness. "Ella, I'm your attorne

is air of untouchable refinement, and it'

hatter my bond, is my ex-mate? How does this

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yan Whitmore, stepping out on you. Got it on video, too." He glances up. "You suspect

hits me like a bu

chest, but I keep my fac

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n, all professional,

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he's the one who messed up big-ti

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cuts deep. "Weren't you the one who messed up back

s choke m

, the day before we broke up, we were planning to form

oto-me, hand-in-hand with some other

're done. I can't

the typ

ls, I packed my bags and

gaze now, my

about breaking my bond. Let's

lips pressed tight, eyes

se that could help your case?

hen say, "Does it matter

to mine, shar

u'd win in any pack's court. You wouldn't even need me."

ning my cheeks. I close my eyes for a second

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changed a bi

ing I could burn a ho

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have said I'm stil

s my skin crawl, but h

mate know ab

head. "Haven

es outside, and I flinch,

teady myself before spea

ift things, I'd keep quie

y stomach for a few se

ce, we're done for today. Reach

breath and follow h