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Chapter Sixteen: And They Say…

My smile holds as I utter words I do not even mean.

I am used to this. That, and Rebecca is akin to a vampire; if she senses any weaknesses, she digs, probes and devours them until one is left grateful to her for loving you despite your very many shortcomings.

If gaslighting had a mascot, it would be her—that being said, she would make a fantastic ally for Alpha Adrian because, again, she knows everyone's weaknesses.

Perhaps that is why he proposed to her first. Even in that regard, I was his second choice.

The one he settled for.

“How are you? How have things been? Lovely coat, by the way. I have one just like it in pink; I purchased it last winter, I believe.”

That’s not a compliment, just a reminder that my wardrobe is out of date.

"I have been well. What about you?"

"Mm... I’m sorry. If only I had said yes to the Alpha's proposal instead of you, you wouldn't have gotten married in such a disgraceful way. I mean, a courthouse wedding, couldn't he have at least put in some ef
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