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“Anything for you.” He smiled as he stood up, not letting go of my hands. “I like your hair. It suits you.” I beamed like a stupid child when he said that. He still had this effect on me; the effect I strived to find with another man but failed to find it. I still loved Xander, but he didn't think I was worthy of more tries. He wanted to leave me again.
“I'm thinking about letting it grow again,” I told him. He let go of my hand and wrapped his arm around my shoulders. I didn't mind his touch. I hadn't realized how much I missed it until I felt it again. “Have you grown taller?” I wondered, making him chuckle.
“No, I haven't changed,” he replied. “Where are you taking me?”
“The beach.” I grinned. “Call Rowena and tell her where we’re going. We completely forgot about her,” I told him as I pulled him towards my scooter.
“Is this yours?” he asked in disbelief. I nodded with a smile on my face, enjoying the look of pure astonishment on his face. “I never
Sara IslamPublished on June 21st 2021 Sara
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The Alpha's Halo Fifty-two
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The Alpha's Halo Fifty-three: Xander
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The Alpha's Halo Fifty-four
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The Alpha's Halo Fifty-five
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The Alpha's Halo Fifty-six
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The Alpha's Halo Fifty-eight
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