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Chapter 22 - Darren
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2024-10-29 19:42:56He put me in charge. Yeah, real subtle, André. Remind me to thank him after this is over. I’m getting dirty looks from his pack, and while I’m not fluent in Italian, I know enough.
Azriel loves learning the swear words for countries we would get stations. So yes, I know precisely what a succhiacazzi is.
Cardinal wanted to be unleashed to teach them manners, but I wouldn’t let him. They think I was put in charge because they assume their Alpha heir has a thing for me. There is no point in getting into a fight with them right now.
‘Well, they aren’t wrong. I mean, I don’t think André put us in charge because we’re his mate. But he certainly does have a thing for us.’ Cardinal snickered.
That’s beside the point. My point is these aren’t the first wolves to assume I’m some kiss ass or something for moving up in the ranks.
When we quickly went from navy recruits to SEALs, my brothers and I were looked down on. No one thought a tri
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Disclaimer! Only read the following bonus story if you have finished reading Beta's Innocent Mate! Twas The Night Before Their 1st Christmas is a holiday bonus starting everyone's favorite Alpha and Aleph couple, André and Darren! If you've read Beta's Innocent Mate, you know all about the new additions to André and Darren's family. I know we are past the holiday season; however, I was delayed in releasing this bonus due to a family emergency. So, without further ado, I present a glimpse into the holiday fun and life of Alpha André D'Amore and Aleph Darren Delaney's lives with their bundles of joy.
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