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CHAPTER 72 - ZEUS' VISIT

Author: O'Chantal
last update Last Updated: 2023-10-25 08:51:00

-RAINA’S POV-

Shivering in fear, anger, and humiliation, I went past him to the open doorway. “Get out!”

The sight of him made my lips tremble and my eyes rankled. Being near him was unbearable. My breathing labored and my hand shook as I pointed in the direction for him to leave.

I had to hide the excruciating heartache that wafted into me. In his presence, I would crumble and the pile of leaves I had raked up from the dismal corners of my life was sure to be blown away, scattering my emotions and returning the scene to a cluttered landscape once more.

Fur began to sprout from his pores. The dynamic shift coated his muscled thighs, calves, and hands in short black fur. He turned and strutted over to me with intense growling. Then he slammed a powerful fist on the threshold. I flinched at the loud bang. Angst brewed inside of me as his black eyes penetrated mine. His wolf was out and he was still naked.

Although Valen had not fully shifted, Zeus was the one that I was facing. The
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