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Chapter 71: Next to You
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***Scarlett***Bryan spent the night with me just as he promised. It's sad that we can't end up together. If we could, I would love to sleep next to him every night and wake up by his side each morning. It's obvious we couldn't get enough of each other. Each time the thought pops in my head about how I should fight to make Bryanmine, I dismiss it immediately. That is the promise I have to keep to myself. Wanting him to myself knowing fully well about the sad history behind us will cause him trouble with his pack. I understand that being with Ingrid might not be his choice but that pack took him in when he had nowhere else to go. He owes the Mo pack his life. I'm part wolf as well as part human, of course I'm jealous Ingrid gets to keep him, but what can I do? I see this as my punishment. How I wish things were different…I wish I could…"Good morning." Strong arms encircled my body. "How are you feeling?"My body reacted to Bryan's voice and touch. He pulled me closer, our nak
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