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Chapter 006

Author: Lucia Joseph
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-24 14:00:21

Ava’s Pov

"U… us?" I managed to get the words out, even though I could barely control the stammer that followed. He wanted to talk about us? Was there even an us?

He and I held eye contact, my heart pounding so fast I could barely keep up. And my wolf... she stirred inside me, restless, almost uncontrollable.

His eyes lingered on me, starting with mine before dropping lower. Lower and lower, until they landed on my lips. Nervously, I bit down on them, and I saw his eyes darken.

It was like he wanted to give in, to close the space between us. Oddly enough, I didn’t find the thought strange. In fact, I welcomed it. What the hell was wrong with me? My thoughts were a mess.

“T… that night... you took advantage of me when I was vulnerable, didn’t you? You just decided to have your way with me,” I said, my voice trembling.

He let out a low chuckle, his hand slowly reaching for my hair. Gently, he tucked it behind my ear.

"I’m not the type to take advantage," he murmured, his voi
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