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He’s not going anywhere.

By the time I make it back to his bedroom, Laken is passed out, snoring.

Christ.

She basically knocked herself out with anxiety meds and alcohol.

That woman needs a keeper.

I sigh, sliding into the bed at her side. Tugging her back to my chest, I place my hand on her sternum to ensure she’s breathing. I’m going to make it very clear to her tomorrow that, if she pulls this shit again, I will spank her ass.

Will is not worthy of getting her that stressed out.

It’s fine.

I’ll deal with his ass in the morning too.

I wake up to sounds in the penthouse that lead me to believe Will has escaped, but I tied him up with solid knots that haven’t failed me yet.

I swagger out, ready to put him in his place for a second time.

Only, I walk into a crew I don’t recognize.

After a friendly chat and dragging Will’s bound, gagged, and hooded form from the bedroom, I officially realize how deep his betrayals go.

Luckily, I speak Portuguese.

I’m able to inform them who their boss really is while Will snivels, tied to one of his dining room chairs.

I need to go back and check on Laken, but I have to take a piss.

I pop into the hall bathroom, but shit hits the fan in that two-minute time span.

It’s a devastating blow to realize she doesn’t remember a goddamn thing about the night before.

I’m even more baffled that she doesn’t realize she’s covered in my scent.

However, I need to address the William issue.

So, I send her on her way.

It’s fine.

She was completely clear when she gave me consent that’s in place until she revokes it.

That means she’s officially mine.

I’ll remind her of that all over again, and next time, she won’t need to feel an ounce of guilt or shame about it.

Huh.

Maybe I’m growing as a person.

I’m going to court Laken Spencer the right way, like any respectable alpha should.

Present Day

Just when I finally had things in order and was preparing to make my interest known a second time, she disappeared.

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