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Chapter 65: Leo

Author: Cooper
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Christy

I smell him before I open my eyes. My mate. The man who rejected me. Why is he here? Why now when I’m at my weakest?

“Please open your eyes, Christy. Please. Deborah said that you aren’t under any anesthesia to keep you unconscious. You’ve been out for two days. Please open your eyes.”

I open my eyes and see his red-rimmed eyes watching me closely. Relief washes over his face.

“Oh, thank the goddess!” he says, pulling my hand to his lips and kissing it. “Thank the goddess. I was so worried about you.”

“Why are you here?” I ask. My throat is still sore, and my voice is rough, reminding me of why I’M here. I feel the tears well in my eyes and I close them tightly. I don’t want Leo to see me cry again. He saw enough of my tears on the day he rejected me.

I feel his finger gently rub against my cheek, wiping the wayward tear away.

“I was worried about you, and I came to apologize.”

“Apologize for what?” I ask, not looking at him.

“For rejecting you. I was wrong. I see that now. And
Cooper

You get two today. But what did you think of Christy and Leo?

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Bella Jersey
If Chrissy gets a mate that worthy of her and ready to put in a lot of work. The healing process after such a violent assault I heard is not a easy road
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Lucas Elodie BOUCHET
that's my favorite book at the moment and I jump on any chapter as soon as they're released xD I'd love Christy to have the mate she deserves and Leo seems to have realized he was in the wrong... but as he rejected her, can he still be fated-mate, or has she a 2nd chance mate somewhere?
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Martha K.
Love that Leo apologized and realized that all members have some type of strength! I had wondered where Lane was! Now Alpha will know first hand how Alpha Warren felt and why his father was killed. It is going to get ugly with Kennedy and Alpha’s rage! Can’t wait!
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