"Then my own claws will step onto the line and take the loss on your behalf," he rumbles.My wolf lets out a soft laugh, my heart swelling. "Trust my scent, just this once."Connor has never doubted my stride. He knows my she-wolf belongs to the front of the pack, never hiding behind a male's back. Plus, his mind remembers the words I spoke when we first shared furs—that our noses only knew each other's winter habits, but had no idea about our private pastimes.His brain can accurately name my boot size, my rib measurements, my favorite forest meat, and my favorite color, but when it comes to the hidden trails of my old life, his beast looks forward to tracking them out."My spirit can only trust your eyes, Ava," Connor curves his lips into a rare, charming smile that makes my veins run hot. "Because my own skill with Texas Hold'em is quite poor.""Liar," I whisper.His teeth flash as he leads my dress into the inner entertainment hall.Eustace is already slapping his paws against the
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