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Vices of Cruelty

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last update 최신 업데이트: 2025-06-15 22:06:08

Ryder’s POV

I could see why Jason was detested by Kiara. His arrogance, his annoying smile, the way he feels like he is at the top of the world while he is nothing but an ant in the sight of real men. He spoke with so much pride, like he owns Kiara— my Kiara! He rejected her, his chance with her was over, and now he has no right to seek her or her powers.

I was irritated about how he spoke on Kiara’s name like she is a mere commodity, an asset owned by men, like she meant nothing other than for intimacy, and the power she possesses. But she was so much more, she was my queen, my fearless Luna, my pride.

I held myself back each time he mentioned her name in a demeaning way because Brandon had talked to me about controlling my temper, as this was a conversation, not a war. But I was surprised myself when Brandon had had enough of his talks and was now grabbing him by his shirt and yelling in his face. I was glad to know that at least I wasn’t the only one irritated by his presen
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