Chapter 61/-Tediora-/The courtyard was still tense with the aftermath of my announcement.Rhys was still breathing hard, blood dripping from the corner of his lip, while Asher wiped at his nose with the back of his hand. Zeke hadn’t moved since I’d said his name.I stood in the silence, heart thudding in my ears.“You can’t be serious,” Asher said finally, looking so shocked that I didn't choose him or even Rhys. “You’re choosing Zeke?”What was he thinking? That I'd choose him?“I am,” I said. “I don’t know anything about you, Asher. And you're a big asshole. Why would I choose you? You show up, act like I belong to you, then disappear without a trace. You expect loyalty, but you give none.”Asher blinked, startled by the bluntness. “I was protecting you.”“From what? Feelings or your archaic mindset?” I scoffed. “And Rhys?” I turned to him. “You want me. That’s it. You flirt and tease, but we both know you don’t do attachments and you both know the rules.”Rhys opened his mouth, b
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