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Chapter One Hundred-Fifteen

Author: Ellie Wynters
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-11 16:20:09

The ride back to the hotel was short, but enough time for the adrenaline rush from confronting Emma to start wearing off. And my heart to stop pounding. Hunter kept our fingers intertwined on his thigh, occasionally bringing my hand to his lips, a possessive gesture that somehow still made butterflies swirl in my stomach.

"You were incredible back there," he murmured, pride evident in his voice. "I've never seen you stand your ground like that. Unless you're having a go at me, that is."

I leaned against his shoulder, exhaustion suddenly hitting me. "I surprised myself too. But I meant every word."

"I know you did." He squeezed my hand. "That's what made it so powerful."

When we arrived at the hotel and Hunter opened the door to the penthouse suite, our friends and family were already there, having left at the same time. Maya immediately bounded over, pulling me into a fierce hug.

"That was epic, Grace! The look on Emma's face when you shut her down, I wish I had it on camera. But I'm
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