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Before my mind registers what I'm doing, my hand wraps around his wrist, shoving him away with all my strength. Hardin squeezes my throat, just enough to make me gasp a little, his face nearing mine as his eyes grow darker.

I know what he wants, and if I don't act then he'll take it, again. No amount of refusal with words has worked so far, he acts like he hasn't even heard me. But pushing him away, that gets to him.

"I strongly suggest you don't repeat that." Hardin growls sinisterly, eyes ablaze, bright red.

Every nerve in my body screams at me to submit, but at the same time I feel powerful being able to deny him. Even for a short moment, being able to finally tell him no, and mean it, gives me huge satisfaction.

"Then I suggest you don't touch what isn't yours." I say, my voice ringing with clarity.

Damn Kali, when'd you get so brave?

My entire body freezes over the second I see Hardin's face contort with anger, the utter fury that burns within his blood red eyes. Until now I'd no
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If no one is supposed to know what happens at the ceremony, how is he going to train her to prepare for the ceremony?
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