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Chapter 99 - ZEPHYR

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"What the hell did you do?"

The door slams against the wall hard enough to crack the plaster. My father doesn't flinch. He's sitting behind his desk in his private study, a glass of whiskey in his hand, his expression calm.

"Zephyr." He sets the glass down. "I was wondering when you'd show up."

"You announced my engagement." I cross the room. My hands are shaking. My wolf is snarling. "Without asking me. Without telling me. To a woman I've met twice."

"Calantha is a fine match." He leans back in
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