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A Fragile Truce

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DUNCAN

April was finally ready to talk about her father. Seeing her so scared, I knew that Emmett had said something. But what did he say? Reaching out to hold her shoulders, I tried to pretend as if I knew nothing about but it was a f**king hard job to do since I wanted to tear Emmett's head off his shoulders.

" What happened? Did he do something to you?" I asked staring at her.

Watching her shake her head, my wolf felt relieved but I didn't. I wanted to know everything but I didn't want to push her either.

" Tell me what happened. What did he say to you?" I asked but April seemed hesitant. " April, you can tell me anything."

"My mother. They have my mother." She said shakily, crying, and my wolf growled. I didn't like to see her crying either.

I reached out and scooped her into my arms, lifting her effortlessly off the floor. My chest tightened as my gaze fell on the dark bruise marring her neck. A surge of anger burned through me. Emmett was going to pay for this.
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