Without bothering to knock, I slam the door open, ready to unload on him—until I stop dead in my tracks. Sam isn’t alone. Valek’s leaning against Sam’s desk, arms crossed, an unreadable expression on his face. Oh, they want to double-team me? Fine. Let’s go. I step inside, crossing my arms. “Don’t even think about lecturing me about mating with my fated mate. It’s my right, and you both know that.” Sam sighs, his expression heavy with disapproval, before turning to Valek. Of course. “We aren’t trying to lecture you, Claude,” Valek starts, his voice calm but firm. “But you need to understand
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