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13. Challenge
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Caterina
I smelled her before I even opened my eyes. The scent of jealousy never truly changes, and right now, the scent is overwhelming.
Vanya approaches Kai’s car tentatively, and I unlock my door, stepping out of the safety of the vehicle. This woman was just another Carlotta, coveting something that was not hers and would never truly be hers.
After running with him this morning, my confidence and self-worth have risen tremendously. From being abused to being treated like a Queen, I am starting to see that I am so much more than a disappointment.
She eyes me up and down, then lets out a scoff and crosses her arms in front of her chest. “I still can’t believe he would choose prey over a predator like himself,” she says, rolling her eyes.
But I shake my head. “He chose a Queen over a Beta; there’s a difference,” I say, repeating Kai’s words and leaning against the car. Vanya closes the gap between us and gets right into my fa
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