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The cold shoulder

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Cold shoulder

AIDEN

I emerged from the restroom, my stride more confident than when I had entered. Not that I would lack confidence before, but the events with Madalina took an unexpected turning point. I acted on impulse, mostly driven by the carnal needs of my wolf. Damn, she made me so mad, jealous, possessive and horny at the same time. I couldn't stand seeing her with another man, especially when his filthy hands gripped her around her hips. At that particular moment, I just lost my temper completely and the beast in me wanted to tear the fucker into a million pieces.

She did it on purpose. But why did she provoke me? When she had pushed me away before, I thought the desire which I felt was just one-sided. Back in our room, she had made it crystal clear that she was not interested in exploring the real power and purpose of our mate bond. So, I tried to move on. Despite Remy's angry growls, I chatted with the local gals. But then Madalina arrived, and she wasn't impressed with my
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