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Chapter 39.

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Erianna.

Friday, June 20th. A week later.

Morning.

Beep. Beep.

My office intercom buzzes.

“Miss Ford,” the secretary’s voice crackles through when I press the button.

“Yes?” My voice comes out sharper than I intend.

“There’s a 10 o’clock appointment for Mr. Ford. Should I let the guest know he isn’t around?”

I pause, annoyed. My idiotic elder brother is still away on that sudden trip with the caregiver, to Ford Farms of all places. Our ancestral home. Sacred to the Ford bloodline. And he didn't bother to inform anyone. I had to track his scent.

“Send the person in,” I snap, ending the call.

Gerald has always been an idealist. A unifier between humans, vampires, and werewolves. It’s why he employs humans like my secretary. However when the door opens I am surprised to see Phil Dustin step inside.

“You?” My voice rises too quickly, too loud. He shuts the door behind him with that cocky, knowing grin. I want to throw him out. But I school my face, forcing calm, and gesture fo
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