Ignoring Eric’s livid face, I turned and walked away.But I had barely taken a few steps before Eric grabbed me by the arm, dragging me back. He glared down at me, demanding coldly, “Selena, I’m handing you money, and you won’t even take it? What is that supposed to mean?”“Since you and Lily are already mated, we shouldn’t have anything to do with one another,” I replied calmly. “It saves everyone from any misunderstandings.”As I spoke, the image of my fiercely possessive mate crossed my mind.Eric, however, glanced back at Lily, a look of smug realization washing over his face.“Three days from now, there will be a banquet hosted in honor of Jason,” Eric announced pompously. “I intend to bring you along so you can see how the upper echelon lives.“When the time comes, you’ll stay by Lily’s side to assist her. Learn how to serve people at high-profile events. It will come in handy for you in the pack later on.”Before he could even finish his sentence, I knitted my brows and c
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