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The Ritual Shantel Tessier 9830K 2023-08-28

Talk? What is there to say? I think about what my mother said to me, and I decide to use this chance as an opportunity Just not the kind she h at the party” I cross my arms over my chest

He runs a hand through his hair “I wanted to talk to you …” He pauses and looks overhis His eyes coot sick, and we had to leave before I could find you again”

“Wait?” I hold up ain?” I’m not even surprised he left with her

He frowns “No”

So, it wasn’t his for For some reason, that er, anyone but him

“Why?” he asks

“No reason” I blow hirabs my upper arm and yanks me to a stop

“What the fuck did thatin my face

I lick ive him a sweet suy I fucked that night” Okay, so I’m not a hundred percent sure I had sex, but I want him to think I did He not only cheated, but he also lied toback to Texas for the weekend He thought he’d be safe at the house of Lords, knowing I wouldn’t be there Fuck, what if I hadn’t gone? How long would he have kept this fro we’re a couple?

“What?” he shouts, tightening his hand on my upper arm “You what?”