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Author: Syra Tucker
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LYRIC

It took me a while to get over Jaris' action that morning.

I hated that I argued with him. But I only wanted answers. And maybe I did get a little paranoid, but I wouldn't really blame myself with everything that's been happening to me.

So, how could he growl at me? His beast has been so close to the surface. He could've easily hurt me.

I got ready for my afternoon shift and left with Jace and the guard Jaris assigned to me. I was overly quiet during the ride, staring out the window and trying not to cry at the recollection of my argument with Jaris.

Twice we've tried to have dinner, and twice something had ruined it. It was as if even the universe was fighting against us.

......

I had a complex surgery to perform today.

I was going through the patient's file when Marta barged into my office.

"What do you think you're doing, Lyric?" She asked as soon as she entered, leaving me temporarily confused.

"Why did you attend to my patients today?" She clarified.

Oh.

"Marta, it's
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