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It was typical of me to make that remark to Dahlia, and at some point, even I found it amusing when I referred to her as a man. To overcome my feelings of desire for her, I needed to create a distant and impersonal atmosphere between us. Once I felt my arousal subside and was sure it was no longer visible, I stood up and left the room. Initially, Dahlia's threat to reject me and return to her family shocked me, leaving me momentarily speechless.

Was she earnest? It was a tense moment for me, but I resolved to remain cold and maintain the impersonal dynamic. When I pushed her for a response, her eyes revealed a stern, direct, and defiant gaze, as if she didn't care and wanted to reject me outright. It was a tremendous relief when she couldn't utter the words. Triumph and joy surged within me. However, as I stepped out of the room, a sharp pain gripped my heart as I realised that Dahlia had considered rejecting me as her mate. I stood at the door, gazing at the ground, overcome
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