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CH46 - Dereck's POV
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I can’t believe they have dragged me into an early morning shift to help decorate the inner packhouse. Under any normal circumstances, it would have thrilled me to get inside. It would be a chance to sneak off and visit Kyla. However, I can’t sneak off with how busy they’ve had me working.
We’re almost done now, but some hiccups have caused us to have some delays and now we might not get done before the guests arrive. That’s when I notice an omega run in looking for someone - anyone who might pay her attention.
I don’t have time to pay her too much attention and it isn’t my place to help the pack anymore, as I am a mere prison guard rather than the beta. However, after a while, she is gone again and in her place, Kyla comes meandering in through the door.
I don’t know what I’ve done to be so lucky, but I can’t help but get excited to see Kyla. Although I need to keep it on the down low, I know what I ne
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