The Deal with the Alpha-Billionaire

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the estate would soothe her mind. Barefoot, she moved silently, follo

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was enough. A massive figure emerged from the

ce of the impact. Kael didn't wait for him to get up; in one fluid movem

followed froze

and fascination as Kael attacked his attacker. Claws an

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, taking her hand with

, his gestures precise and almost tender. Alina watched him in silence, fasci

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ter more than you

y piqued her curiosity, b

was a restless sleep. She found herself i

aze seemed to accuse her, to judge her, but also to wait for her. Then the ground turned

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smile was tinged wi

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w was crumbling further, leaving her facing a truth she wasn't yet

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