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PEONY CRIMSON'S POV

"That's what I thought," Xander replied to my silence.

I had a strong urge to slam the door in Xander's face, preventing him from seeing my daughters.

But whether it was the influence of my mating bond or Emily's emotional distress clouding my judgment, I chose to remain in my current position. Xander's presence was larger than life.

Once upon a time, I’d welcomed his every breath, his voice, and his figure with nothing but happiness. Once upon a time, he was my rock, so I was determined not to disappoint him, even if it meant breaking my own heart.

"Go away, Xander."

I let out a quiet sigh but mustered the courage to meet his gaze head-on. The mating bond was nothing if the two soul owners had already rejected each other.

"Being here is a waste of your time. I'm warning you again; I won't just hand over my triplets to you."

The old me couldn't talk back to him. The old me was the symbol of obedience he wanted.

But I wasn't her anymore.

Xander's intense stare ran
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