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My anger toward Lora surged to a level I had never experienced before, but instead of directing it at her, I knew I needed to calm my mate first. As I turned slowly from Lora and her wicked smile to Ana, I saw the betrayal in her eyes, and I understood its source.
“I never planned to keep it as a place for people to live,” I told her.
“But you knew there might be a good reason I wouldn’t come live with you right away. Did you plan to chase me out in hopes I would come live with you?” she questioned, her voice tinged with anger.
“I…” I stammered.
“Oh, so it wasn’t actually a decision made on Ana’s part,” Lora taunted, and I let out a low growl, telling her to shut up.
Lora reached for her drink, smiling smugly. I turned to Ana, seeing disbelief written on her face.
“I wasn’
