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- Nonsense. — Max said again. — If Chloe weren't such an angel of a person, I'd say you and her have a secret thing going on. Until

Remus and Aspen think the same thing. And Luna too, she told me about the roses.

I rolled my eyes.

— Think what you want, but I don't have time for nonsense like love affairs, much less for an omega like her. If I could choose my Luna, it would be someone worth it, like Delancy.

I turned to face him, hating having to explain Chloe's presence in the mansion.

Especially for someone like Max, who couldn't stay with the same girl for more than a day.

— Whatever, man. — Max shrugged, finally giving up.

I turned into a hallway and bumped into a small figure.

The intoxicating smell that came from her made me freeze instantly.

— Hey, Chloe! We didn't see you there... Are you okay? — Max asked.

I looked down and saw his gray eyes filled with water. Shit. Did she hear me?

—Chloe? Are you well?

A taller girl came to her side. I recognized her as the frien