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Chapter 47: Smoothing Things Over

Author: Cooper
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Sloane

No one has ever challenged me like Benedict does. He pushes me out of my comfort zone, he forces me to look at myself, really look at myself, and see the person that I am, not the person that others or even I see in myself.

The thing is, I really like Benedict. But more than that, I respect him and I want him to continue to respect me too. So, every time he challenges me, every time he raises the bar about me facing something I don’t want to face or being someone I don’t think I can be, I do it to maintain his respect. And in doing so, I’m starting to realize how many voices that I HAVEN’T listened to in my life.

Yes, the bad stuff is easier to believe, but I have people in my life, people I love, care about, and respect, and I have made their voices quieter than the people who mean nothing to me. I really need to think about that, especially if I’m going to be an Alpha. There will always be people who think I’m not worthy because I’m a woman, because of who my parents were, or
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Well, Sloane is FINALLY starting to realize that she doesn't see herself very clearly.

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Mai Velazquez
I know she does not care if he is her mate or not , but if he find a mate, is he sure if he will choose her over his mate? They do not know how strong a mate bond is
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Mai Velazquez
I agree too
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Bella Jersey
This is the turn around we needed from Sloane. But Beatrice is still coming she will rock the boat
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