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CHAPTER EIGHT

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KNOX

I storm into my quarters, slamming the door hard enough to rattle the ancient wood. My blood boils at my father's latest demand. He can't be fucking serious.

"Oh, but he is," my wolf rumbles, smug satisfaction dripping from every word. "And I agree with him completely. Audrey should move into our quarters. The sooner, the better."

If I could manifest this bastard part of myself right now, I'd punch him in his fucking face.

"You just want to fuck her," I accuse.

"No... Yes." A pause. *"Both."

I can't help but let out a dark chuckle at his honesty.

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