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Chapter 22
"Dean?" I said softly, but it was like he wasn't even hearing me. Like he wasn't even aware I was standing there.
"Dean?" I said, a little bit louder as I stepped into his room.
It looked a mess.
"Leave me alone, Grace." He growled.
"No." I said, my breath shaky.
"
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