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Chapter 11 - Darren
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2024-10-29 19:42:56He’s getting in my head, and that’s gotta stop. I don’t let people mess with my head. Never did, and indeed my time in the military reinforced that. It’s not just that he’s getting in my head. It’s that he’s playing me like a damn fiddle.
I’ve had exes trying to play me, to twist me around their fingers and see if they can make me dance to their tune. It’s never worked. And I’m not about to let that change now. I am not that type of man.
‘Stop comparing our mate to your stupid exes. They were frivolous females that you knew you had no future with.’ Cardinal scoffed. Okay, point to my wolf. Other than Sheila, I dated humans because I knew there was no change in getting attached or becoming something.
“And he’s not playing with us. Well, not like you are implying. He’s teasing us, yes. But because we’re his mate, he wants to tempt us into action. And we should do something.’ Cardinal rolled his eyes.
‘I am not doing anything. Lea
BryantNew chapters are posted on Sundays. However as you can see they pop up when I can't get these two to leave me alone to write for other books. But after Alpha of Nightmares ends (ETA 02/09) I'll get more dedicated time for these two.
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