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Chapter 46

Author: Cat Reed
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Azalea's POV

When I opened the door and saw him, I swear my heart forgot how to beat.

Ace was standing there. Looking effortlessly perfect.

His creamy shirt fit him like it had been stitched for his body alone, and the black pants gave him that neat, dangerous edge that somehow made him even harder to resist.

Why did he have to show up looking like that?

Why did he have to smell so good?

I blinked quickly, snapping myself out of whatever foolish daze I was falling into.

I stepped aside, clearing my throat and fighting to keep my expression cold. “You can come in.”

He walked past me, slow and cautious, like he wasn’t sure he was welcome. His eyes swept across the room like he was memorizing every corner.

I watched him, watched as his gaze landed on the little baby corner I’d arranged with Lara last week.

A soft, colorful baby mat. Some tiny plush toys. A folded baby blanket with cartoon lions on it.

His eyes lingered there, and I wondered if he was feeling anything at all. Regret? Guil
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