“That right there,” I motioned to him. “That needs to stop.” “What?” “The dirty looks. The posturing. Jealousy won’t work in this dynamic.” “I can't help it, Nikki.” “Well, you better start helping it. Malachi and Adrian are both my mates. Granted, I need to work out some shit with Malachi and he has some serious groveling to do—but he's still mine and I’m keeping him. Don't tell him I said that. Regardless, I feel those bonds. It was instant with both of them. I know it’s real, and neither one of them act like stupid gorillas in front of me, even if they want to. So if you're going to claim
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