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Chapter 39: There's Only One Pt. 2
We stood there in warring silence before Ares finally spoke. “Nothing ever gets past you, Alastair.”
“Not where me and mine are concerned.” I quickly retorted.
“Of course,” he said and then backed away. “Regardless of my…intrigue, you know that I am an Alpha of my word. I would not move against you in such a way. Though, I’d be lying if I did not confess that Bain tempts me at the best of times.”
“Bain only tempts the desires that you already possess." I made sure to relay to Ares that I was well aware of the game between a beast and its more human counterpart.
“True, senhor. Either way…I assure you that…in regards to harm, she will not see it from me.” He sa
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