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CHAPTER 11

last update publish date: 2026-05-19 20:36:55

RIDER POV

I’ve never been the jealous type.

I don’t compete with guys,I don’t watch other men and wonder what they have that I don’t.

So I don’t understand why I keep noticing Taylor. He’s like a brother to me yet I’m still jealous about his relationship with Daniella.

It starts with her laughter. It drifts down the hallway and slips under my office door like it belongs there. Soft, unrestrained and real.

She doesn’t laugh like that with me.

With me, she’s careful, and always has her guard up.
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