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FORTY-FOUR

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Zadyre

One month away from the family I had no idea I had until when it was late was the biggest he’ll ever.

Everyday was filled with me reconstructing the pack, yet losing my mind. I could barely sleep without wishing she chose me.

Chose to stay. Damon kept urging me not to give up, to chase her but the fear of her rejecting me like she rejected me that night haunted me.

I made sure she was protected, without her knowledge. And the day I had the courage to go see her, I saw them.

All four of them, having the time of their lives, and it felt wrong to intervene. They looked like they were better off without me.

I slipped into depression, like Damon called it. Everyday got harder.

But one thing happened, giving me another chance to be close with them. If not in their lives, around them.

It was a bad thing. A dangerous one, but as I kissed Brielle’s forehead and thought of how to bring it up without making it seem like the only reason I had the courage to win her back, I hoped I could fi
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