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S U M M E R

My little minion took her sweet time getting ready for bed. When I walked in, she was still chattering away, holding out one of three different books for us to read.

"That one, Mommy! I love alligators. And wolves. Do we have any books about wolves?"

Only my daughter would choose an alligator book over a cheerful dog or a cuddly teddy bear. But wolves?

"I don't think we have any wolf books, but how about a doggie story?"

She huffed and rolled her eyes. "Not the same."

I couldn't help but think about the autopsy and the tarot card. No, I wasn't going there. I didn't believe in that stuff. Nope, not me.

"Alligators it is. Scoot over, sweetie." I dimmed the lights just how she liked them and climbed onto her bed. She had picked out her own comforter as a gift after our move. Deep down, she was a little princess but desperately wanted to be grown-up.

At least her room still showed her age for now. I had a feeling that wouldn’t last long.

As I began reading, she rested her head
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  • Owned By The Dangerous Alpha   To Encounter

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  • Owned By The Dangerous Alpha   The Pleasure

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