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Chapter 17

Penulis: Melissa Crowns
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Reina’s POV

“He’s not a guy,” I snapped. “He’s my mate!”

That made them pause. The guard’s face hardened. “Then he’s even more of a threat.” Two of them stepped forward.

Julian reached for my hand. “Stay behind me. No matter what happens.”

“No!” I clung to him, shaking my head. “I’m not going anywhere without you!”

But they didn’t care.

In seconds, two guards seized me from behind, pulling me away from him roughly. I screamed and kicked, shouting his name.

“Julian!”

“Reina!”

Our hands slipped apart. My nails scratched at empty air as they dragged me back, and I could only watch in horror as more guards closed in around him.

“No—don’t touch him! Please, he didn’t do anything!”

Julian didn’t resist. He stood tall, his eyes locked on mine. “Don’t watch,” he mouthed, just as the first blow landed.

A sickening crack echoed through the air as a fist slammed into his jaw. I screamed.

“No! Stop! Please!” My voice broke with hysteria. “He’s innocent! I begged him to take me—this is
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