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Chapter 026

Author: Lucia Joseph
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-06 16:14:24

Ava's POV:

The garden was like a scene out of a sci-fi movie. Everything was so beautifully arranged that it didn't feel real.

“These are beautiful! Can I touch them? I know some plants are deceptively beautiful but will make you drop the second you touch them,” I said to Iris as I looked around at the beautiful garden. This place felt unreal.

"Go ahead, I'll keep you away from the toxic ones. I need you alive for the wedding,” Iris said to me and I turned to glare at him.

"Whatever,” I said under my breath before continuing to peruse the view.

The encounter earlier was leaving me with a warm feeling on the inside.

“Keep your head on straight, don't lose your head to another man who hasn't proven his worth, even if he's richer than my former pack combined,” I said to myself in my head. Soon I was enveloped by the warmth of Iris.

He was hugging me from behind.

“Watch yourself, I still need my bride alive," Iris whispered in my ear. The sound of his voice at such a close proximity sen
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