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Chapter 13: The Cost of Saving Her

ผู้เขียน: STEPHANIE MICHEALS
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Elena’s POV

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For a second, I just stare at him in disbelief.

What the hell.

“Did you just spank me?” I ask. The audacity of it burns hotter than the sting itself.

His hands tighten around my arms, brows arched inquisitively. And my heart starts beating faster. Oh no. I have succeeded in getting him pissed.

“Elena. You need to stop testing the limits of my damn patience,” he orders. The calm command in his voice makes him even mor
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