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Author: Lyra's Pen
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Cross’ POV

The moment I stepped inside the dimly lit room, the sight before me made my blood boil.

Ari. Half-naked. Pressed against the wall.

And him. Some bastard standing too close, his hands on her skin like he had any damn right.

His gaze flicked toward me, and instead of moving, he smirked. “Wrong room, buddy. Get out.”

I didn’t move. I couldn’t. My fists curled at my sides, my entire body vibrating with barely contained rage.

Ari’s eyes met mine, wide with panic. “Cross…” her voice was shaky, as if she was still processing my presence.

The bastard chuckled, running a hand lazily down her arm. “So, this is your guy, huh? Should’ve told me earlier. We could’ve had a little fun with him watching.”

My vision blurred with fury.

Ari tried to step away, but he tightened his grip on her wrist, keeping her pinned. “What’s wrong, baby? Weren’t you just begging me to take you somewhere private?”

“Let me go,” Ari snapped, struggling now.

“Let her go,” I growled, my voice deadly calm.

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