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d by the time I dro

r, the gates of Blood

in eight years, I

ember our agreement - the five million must be transferred into my account by noon tomorrow. Otherwise, I don't

d. Dora's reply came surp

he tea hot enough? If it needs more heat, I can

rdog in this game with the wolves, but I would never make it easy for them. Xavier

the deal to make that arrogant Luna suffer, and to s

oon Pack," I said

.

like the droplets hitting my windshield, memories of eight years flashing through my mind-eight yea

cycle cut dangerously in front of my car. My hear

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ead connected with the steering wheel hard. Sharp pain radiated

ood from my eyes. The yellow motorcycle was lon

p,

lowered it, raindrops immedi

glasses and holding a sleek black umbrella. His expression convey

pected politeness. "My employer is in a rush. Would you consider exchanging contact infor

the cops," I replied

ing point-the confrontation at Xavier's, dis

y and didn't have the extra

ets hit my wound. The back of my car had a hu

tos for evidence an

argument and returned to the Bentle

ouse clung to my skin as I stood exposed to the elements, one

ere already completely soaked. Within minutes, police arrived

es the older man-a tall, lean figure with a silhouette like a Greek god. With aristo

gaze with an intensity that made me shiv

of déjà vu was

t from his arm and handing it to the older man. Without another gla

er with the jacket. "Miss, you

become see-through. Heat rushed to my cheeks as I gratef

bach drove off, cutting through the curtain of rain. I caught only a fl

istinct scent-sandalwood mixed with something wild

xchanged information, the older gentleman offer

a pain earlier. I've had the worst day, and I took it out on you. It wasn't even

ntleman nodd

.

he hospital, Xavier wa

and then showing up when I didn't want to see him. Just like now, knowing tha

red to understand the feelings of a human being. When he should have been by my side,

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