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My heart was pounding wildly in my chest like a startled deer.
“Nick!”
A sudden voice shattered the intimate tension hanging in the air.
Startled, I quickly pushed Nick away and sat up straight.
A wave of regret hit me. Why didn’t I push him away sooner? Was I that easily swayed by his looks?
I’m the Moon Goddess’s messenger, for heaven’s sake. I shouldn’t let a mate bond dictate my emotions!
I looked up to see who the intruder was. Of course, it was Enna.
I frowned instinctively. What was she plotting this time?
Enna strutted in on her high heels, the sharp click-clack echoing off the floor. She shot me a glare, then turned to Nick with a soft voice, “Nick, I hope I’m not interrupting?”
The warmth that had just flickered in Nick’s eyes vanished instantly, replaced by his usual
