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56. No Prey
~ JESSE ~
I jerked back from where I had just softly placed my hand on his shoulder, feeling for him because it was clear that he was stressed about whatever this issue was with the Alphas and packs. But he acted as if I’d poked him with a needle.
“Sorry, I just—”
“Rake, would you mind? I think the Queen needs her freedom this morning.”
Rake pushed to his feet immediately, nodding, not meeting my eyes.
I took a step back from Rake, saturated in embarrassment. He was asking Rake to walk me like I was a pesky pet?
“I’m… I’m sorry,” I breathed, swallowing back the pinch of tears.
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