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“Does anyone else know?”
I watched as Ethan turned pale, the apple in his throat taking a deep bob before he spoke.
“His father.”
“Justin’s father?” I asked incredulously. “As in, Alpha Nael?”
Ethan slumped into the armchair by the window, his face in his hands. He spoke through his fingers. “He made an appearance at the infirmary last night to check on Justin. He walked in on us.”
“Oh. OH!” I exclaimed. “I thought we weren’t kissing and telling?”
“No, no, not like that!” He said, exasperated. “He walked in like, right after it happened.”
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ClaryvoyantHi everyone! As I was prepping today's chapter, I couldn't believe that this was #150! Thank you SO MUCH for all of your support, your readership, your loyalty to the story--it means so much to me. These characters have been living in my head for years and I'm so grateful to be able to share them with you all. Thanks you so much. XO CL
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