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Chapter Thirteen—Michael Decides What To Do With Aria
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“So, without further ado, I’ll start the reading and then go to signing your books. I’m afraid I won’t be taking questions. However, we have several ways you can get your questions to me, and I will select the best questions and post them in my next newsletter and on my website. I hope you will enjoy the section I’ve chosen to read tonight.” Juliette read a spicy scene from her novel, and a few cameras took pictures of her doing this. The owner quietly had them stop taking photos. Juliette felt trapped in her own personal torment. It couldn’t end soon enough. All she could feel was Michael’s eyes watching her. Judging her. In the end, Juliette moved to the table and began her signing section of the event. She became too busy to keep track of Aria and Michael, but she could still feel Michael’s nearness. It wasn’t until she heard Aria’s upset, whining tone. “I don’t want it anymore if she’s the one behind writing it. I want to go home now. Take me
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