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CHAPTER 80 - LIGHTNING THREADS

Author: O'Chantal
last update Last Updated: 2023-11-07 01:41:30
-VALEN’S POV-

“But I ―” Mercedes pressed.

This was ruining my day. When will she get the picture that I was sickened of her and cease her dastardly deeds?

“May I speak with you in private?” Her once-wide smile disappeared behind pinched lips and desperation filled her gaze, almost looking constipated.

Devin scoffed with disgust, rubbing the scruff of his jaw and his austere blue eyes landed on me. She was still trying to get on the team. Her attire was battle-ready to match ours. Dense as lead, she stood behind the tub chairs, waiting for me to hear her jillion of petition.

Nothing worked with Mercedes. Her shame tree was chopped down long ago. I might need an advanced degree in female decryption with a minor in how to get my rejection across effectively.

She did not know that I found out that she was the one who set up Alpha Chapman to harass Raina when she was last here. She would avoid me if she knew what I had in store for her.

Fuming with aggravation, I glanced at the time
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We'll get back to Raina in the next chapter. See you soon!

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