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He’d proven his deter and refusal to talk with her grated When he wanted to be, he was relentless

He doesn’t want you Accept that

She ground her teeth together and looked out to the busy dungeon The rich scents of hot and le Aidan hadn’t arrived tonight, and somehow that made it worse

Her insides quivered with the need to see hi her to the grave Each one of her breaths became shallower as every minute coasted by

“I did this,” Presley whispered Cora glanced to her, and Presley stared at her lap as she added, “I thought I was helping when I first asked about your relationship with hiht—”

Cora raised her hand “What happened was inevitable I’ tohow Presley’s shoulders dropped Presley was not responsible “This just … sucks!”

“I’d say so,” Kenzie reement “He’s a stupid, thick-headed Dom”

“Is he, now?”

Cora jerked her head to the side, spotting Daze His eyes narrowed on Kenzie “Go and find Master Miles Tell him what you said”

Kenzie grinned from ear to ear “Sure will, sir” She jumped off the couch and bounced her way to Master Miles

Cora rolled her eyes The woman did like her punishments

Master Dmitri sat down on the coffee table He rested his elbows on his knees, steepling his fingers under his chin, and his gaze searched Cora’s “I’m sorry to say I overheard some of your conversation” His features softened, as did his voice “I apologize if that information wasn’t mine to hear”

Cora shrugged, casting her gaze doard “Best you knohat’s going on” With the truth of her hidden emotions exposed, she lifted her head and said with hesitation, “Are you upset withstuff from a Club Sin Master?”

“No, Cora, I’ood to finally have the truth between you and Master Aidan” He dropped his hands and leaned in “A truth we have known for a long time”

She heaved a sigh in relief and shut her eyes The last thing she wanted to add to her list of troubles was a pissed-off club owner When she lifted her head to Master Dmitri she noticed his frown before he asked, “Is there anything I can do to help you, Cora?”