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I hit the call button and hold the phone to my ear.

Secret picks up in a few rings. “Beth, hey! How are you?”

“Hi Secret,” I start. “I have some questions about the whole true mates thing …”

I hope my friend has the answers I need, because I feel like I’m going out of my mind.

Chapter Seventy

Beth

Ifeel a whole lot better after I’ve spoken to Secret. She listened to everything I had to say, and she took her time to think before she answered my questions. I wasn’t any clearer on how to handle the situation with Gio’s pack, but she came up with a suggestion and I agreed that it would help me figure things out.

Now, all I need to do is message Gio back.

I open my phone and read his messages.

They’re short and to the point.

I know you’re upset, and I understand.

If you need time, we can wait.

If you want to talk to us, we’re here.

I’m sorry.

The job is still yours if you want it.

You can decide how that works.

We’ll leave when you’re there if you need that.

Just let us know what you need.

He still sounds like the great guy I met at the mall.

And I don’t want to walk away from him, or his pack brothers.

Secret told me it was important to trust my feelings.

They feel like the real thing to me, but I’ve been wrong about that before.

I don’t know how to make a decision based on my gut when it’s steered me wrong in the past.

I also don’t like the thought of being so paralysed with fear of what might happen that I end up standing still and doing nothing for the rest of my life.

I’ve already decided I’m done with my college course.

It was the wrong move for me.

I don’t want to be trapped in a job that bores me to tears.

It’s a positive change, and I need more of those.

So, I send Gio a message.

I’m not sure how I feel right now.

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