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J. N. SteinSurprise chapter on Saturday! I didn't want to leave you all hanging over the weekend! Enjoy! Thank you for reading! -JNS <3
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Asher POV I’m trying not to take Saph’s mood swings personally. One moment, she is riding my face, screaming my name, her body begging me for more; the next, she is distant, torn between me and her former mate. Fuck, I was so hard from tasting her and feeling her juices cover my face. My cock was throbbing to the point that I practically fucked the space between the couch cushions to get some form of relief. I know our situation is confusing to her. I’m confused too. Sure, it’s only been a month, and we both have been through a lot. But, fuck, I just want Saph to decide what she wants- who she wants. How much longer can I compete with a ghost for her love? I push my thoughts aside, clearing my mind as I walk into Ruby’s room in the hospital. She is bouncing on the bed, playing with Archie. “Papa! Where have you been? You missed breakfast,” Ruby stands on her bed, hands on her hips, her lips looking pouty. “I’m sorry, Cupcake. I didn’t
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Asher POV As soon as the meetings and strategizing were finished, I hurried back to the packhouse. I relieved Pearl from her babysitting duties and spent time with Ruby. I did my best to explain to her about me and Saph being fated mates and that tonight would be an important night for us. “Does that mean Saph is going to be my Mama now?” Ruby asked me, tears welling in her eyes. “No, Cupcake. Your Mama will always be your Mama. Nobody will ever replace her. But if you like Saph, I know she would love to be in your life,” I explained to her, cradling her in my arms. “Do you love her, Papa?” she asks sweetly, clutching her favorite pink teddy bear. “I think so, Cupcake. I care about her a lot,” I say as I continue to rock her in my arms as we sit in her big, pink bed. “Then you need to have a romantic picnic with her!” she shrieks as she jumps to her feet. So that’s what I did. I gathered a bunch of warm b
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