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Chapter 492

Author: Jess Dawson
last update publish date: 2026-07-17 21:59:26

Xander's POV

I sigh as I read the message from my mother, rubbing the back of my neck.

Mum: When are you all coming home? I still haven't had the chance to properly celebrate you boys finding your mate.

'I'm not sure why you're surprised.' Atlas mumbles from where he's curled up in my mind.

'I'm not surprised. It's just a situation I'd rather avoid for a little while longer. They all know about Max and me being her mates. I don't want to subject her to awkward questions.'

Atlas grunts his agree
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