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71: Family

Author: K. Griggs
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-07 02:07:00

Emily POV

We walked into my office and I walked straight to the bar. “Coffee or cocktail?” I offered.

“An Old-Fashioned for us, please.” Kent replied.

Easton had followed me to the bar and instructed me to sit while he made the four of us drinks.

I went to sit on the couch and motioned to the chairs to instruct Kent and Michelle to sit as well.

When we were all sitting, I took a deep breath as I contemplated where to begin. Easton gently nudged me. I took a large gulp of my drink before starting.

“So, this information is confidential. Can y’all assure me you won’t discuss this outside of this room?” I asked.

“You have our word. It remains between the four of us.” Michelle stated sincerely.

“After we mated, I learned that Katherine is not my biological moth
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