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It was the exact same performance she had used for years in my past life to justify her treachery.

very eye was on me. I took a step forward, my movements deliberate a

bling just enough to sell the heartb

es wide and pleading. "Sister, please... I di

fed out his chest, ready to shield her from m

wung with every ounce

ma

d, stumbling backward out of Jarrett's arms, her hand flying to her rapidly reddening face. She looked

" I hissed, my voice dropping the pretens

red. He stepped forward, his fists clenched, his

s could even brush my sleeve, I pivoted and delivere

ra

dith let out a strangled cry. Striking a patched member-especially the Vice Presi

s eyes dark with a violent storm. For a second, I thought he might actua

s for insulting my family's honor. You made a pact with t

his tracks. She slammed her cane against the marble floor. "Jarret

icking, but he obeyed, stepping back

ture within the club, rushed forward. She grabbed my

Eleanor. "We know you are hurting. This is a terrible misunderstanding. But the pact b

mistake. But he is the VP, and he needs a strong Old Lady. You are that woman, Bethany. As for Kia..

d hold in the MC world-a disposable plaything, devoid of respect or rights. Kia's sobbing

me. She was asking me to accept a shared bed, to swallow my pride an

redith's grasp, a cold, moc

You think I would accept a marriage built on a foundation of trash

my eyes sweep across the room. They landed on the dark corner where Kn

ain bloodline," I said, my voice echoing in the silent room. "Jarrett