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Chapter Thirty-Three

Author: Billie Summer
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April held her ground as David’s furious gaze bore into her, his entire body tense with barely contained rage. The night air felt charged, thick with the weight of unsaid threats.

April arched a brow at his last words. She would not regret anything when it came to him, refusing to let him see even a flicker of fear. “Don’t worry, David. I’ve never needed your help before, and I certainly won’t start now.”

His jaw tightened, his hands curling into fists, and for a brief second, she thought he might actually lose control. But before he could take another step toward her, Noah moved.

Quick. Decisive.

One second, he was standing beside Ryan, and the next, he was in front of her, blocking David’s path entirely. His voice was calm, but there was a lethal edge beneath it.

“I suggest you walk away before you say something you’ll regret.”

David let out a sharp, humorless laugh. “You think I’m afraid of you, boy?”

Noah tilted his head slightly, his expression unreadable. “No. I think you should
Billie Summer

Hope you are happy now... Noah has found his May. Now it's time for the true fireworks. How will he take it

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Whoa I can’t wait to see how Noah reacts! I hope he is not too mad.
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