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Chapter 39. The meeting 2
ADRIANA
Johanna inches closer to me, concern mixing with the wariness in her eyes. “What do you mean with, he can’t cope with it?” Her eyes rake my body, lingering on every bruise and bite visible, putting one and one together.
“Exactly what you think it means, but nothing I can’t cope with.” I tell her, my voice cold and hard, making it very clear that’s all I’m willing to discuss.
Johanna and Brjent exchange a knowing glance with each other, like they expected this of the man who still lays unconsciously on the floor. Johanna reaches over and squeezes my arm softly, her eyes full of understanding. “I’m sorry you have to endure this, whenever he gets too much you have a place to rest at our pack.” Brjent nods behind her and I gratefully smile to them. “Thank you, it means a lot to me.”
Emerson looks me over once more, seemingly unbothered by my small revelation about my relationship with Santiago. “I need you to explain what you mean with a powerful
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