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Author: Joy Apens
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Chapter Twenty-seven

Hunter’s POV

I paced back and forth in my office, unable to shake the frustration in me. The shattered pieces of the tea set on the floor reminded me of my outburst that morning.

I hadn’t meant to lose control like that, but already raging about the killings at the site, the sight of Faelen had triggered something inside me… something dark and uncontrollable.

I ran a hand through my hair, trying to focus on anything else, but it was impossible. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw her terrified expression, heard the shatter I caused against the wall.

I knew it wasn’t just the rage of the killings that bothered me… it was the awkward situation with Faelen last night.

I had intended to crush her spirit when I’d caught her snooping around when she shouldn’t be, but it had turned into something else shockingly.

It felt like it was her who had broken my spirit, and not able to remain with her there, I’d stormed off like a frightened little girl.

I felt embarrassed about
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