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“Can you just be mad?” I glared at him, nothing making sense. “I am the Silver Fox. The Queen of Tricks. You are supposed to hate me. I am the type of creature you kill at first sight. I stand for everything you hate.”

“I don’t hate you.”

“Why not? How are you not mad about all the things I’ve done?”

“Vienna, you are my mate.” He spoke slowly so I could understand. “You are my gift from the moon goddess. Nothing changes that.”

“Maybe it’s true. I did trick you into thinking I’m your mate.”

Cassar shook his head knowingly. “Not the way you’ve been fighting the mating bond.”

“Maybe that’s the plan. Reverse psychology.” I shrugged a shoulder. “Makes you want me more.”

Cassar shook his head, the annoying wolfish grin still on face. “Not possible, babe.”

“Don’t call me babe.” I hissed under my breath, annoyed at the stupid but almost smart alpha that was standing so close.

He even had the guts to deepen his smirk. “If you really wanted protection, or money, or whatever foxes want, you woul