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Chapter 81: Awkward

Author: Darkie Jenn
last update publish date: 2026-05-07 20:03:47

Ivara's POV

The door slammed shut in my face, and I didn’t even flinch. Instead, I pounded on it harder, yelling loud enough for Xlynor to hear.

“That’s not very Alpha-like! Stop ignoring me!” I shouted, kicking the door this time.

There was something strangely satisfying about pissing Xlynor off, and ruining his brooding silence. Every time I pushed his buttons, a little spark of victory lit up inside me. It made me feel more like… me.

My phone pinged in my hand and the sound snapped my attent
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