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Chapter 89 - Chapter 89 Lies We Tell

Arlene's POV

The rejection in his voice cuts through me as he steps back, creating distance between us. "I don't like it when you call me that. It's Bernard, but if you must use titles, then Alpha." His fingers brush away the tears that have stained his shirt. "Stop crying. You're a grown woman. Act like one."

I test the name on my tongue, feeling how foreign it sounds. "Alpha Warner is my mate, so Bernard feels wrong." I shake my head, still struggling with the formality. "You're Mr. Warner to me. I'm sorry."

His eyes roll with familiar exasperation. "Where are the pups?"

"With Matthew in their room." I swipe at my face, desperately trying to compose myself. The reality of what just happened hits me again. I just survived an attack, watched guards die, and got beaten up over something completely insane. What the hell is wrong with this world?

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