Tyler POV My gaze bore into Blake with a mix of anger and disbelief as the words hung heavily in the air. "Are you trying to say..." I began, my voice laced with a challenging tone, my alpha dominance asserting itself. Blake, however, stood his ground, unwavering in his conviction. He met my glare with a calm resolve, his voice steady and respectful. "With due respect, I'm saying it as a matter of fact," Blake replied, his words cutting through the tension. "I think Theda deserves someone who's not the least bit of a monster, as you've become." The directness of Blake's statement caused my features to contort momentarily, a bitter chuckle escaping my lips. The realization of my own transformation seemed to sting, even if just for a moment. My eyes narrowed, my grip on my emotions tightening."You call me a monster because of Theda?" I inquired, my voice laced with a mix of defensiveness and wounded pride. Blake held his ground, unyielding in the face of my intimidation. "I'm ju
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