AvalineA soft, genuine smile broke across my face. I stepped out from behind the counter and walked straight up to Rocco."You're back," I said softly, my voice filled with relief. The flutter in my heart was back, and so was the warmth surrounding me. It was still a mystery to me. How could Rocco’s presence have the power to make me feel this way when my heart was dead already? After Jaxon’s repeated betrayal, I had lost faith in the mate bond. I knew I couldn’t trust another mate in this life. Then what was this strange feeling I had for Rocco?Rocco looked around the bustling, elegant store, then back down at me, a low, proud laugh escaping his lips. "I leave for a bit, and you go ahead and conquer the state, Ava. Look at what you've done.""I told you I was going to build something of my own," I replied, meeting his gaze. "Welcome home, Rocco."He set his heavy bag down and stepped closer, his eyes scanning my face with deep affection. "I'm glad to be back, Ava. There was nowhere
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