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Chapter Sixty-Five: Through the Smoke and Mirrors

Author: FossilFlame
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"..." Morax's hand lifted in the air just inches from my face, but at the last minute, he seemed to freeze. His jaw was set and rigid, the slight scruff that was beginning to sprout on his chiseled face outlining the frown that marred his lips. It looked as if he had been about to touch me but thought otherwise.

My eyes slid down to watch the rise and fall of his chest, his regal suit stretched tight across his muscles. The Alpha was as composed as ever, the only clue to his surprise being his stiff shoulders.

"Why does it concern you how I see Angelica?" He asked, his voice stern.

His response sent bristles down my spine, but just when I went to tell him exactly how it was, he kept talking. Holding up his hand to silence me.

I glared at the offending limb, just barely biting my tongue.

"Don't misunderstand. I don't have any issue telling you, I'm just surprised you have any interest in it."

I blinked, twice.

... Was Morax serious right now?

I waited for him to laugh, but he ke
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