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Chapter Seventeen

Author: Shalini Zhara
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

“Is that-” I was about to ask a question, but the pain that shot through my leg, cut my words off with a scream. Tears invaded, stinging my eyes, but I held them back.

A strangled gasp escaped my lips as I looked up at Austin, who was throwing away the arrow that was once pierced through my flesh, “You little, son of a-”

“You’re welcome.” He rolled his eyes, before an arrogant smirk decorated his lips.

“Who gave you permission-?” 

But once again, I was cut off and I felt a twitch of an angry spark at the disrespect he gave me, “I was helping. It could have been poisoned.” He said, narrowing his eyes on the weapon he had discarded.

“I’ll sue you, if you just caused more damage.” I threatened him, well knowing if he wanted to, he can rip me apart with whatever supernatural strength he possessed. 

He stared at me for a second or two, perhaps

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