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Chapter 42 - Practice

CHAPTER 42

Rafael didn't walk back to Julian…he sped toward him the second he saw Alma leaning in close.

Something hot and irritated crackled in his chest. He didn't want her stressing Julian any more than he already was. The last few days had been hell for the boy. He didn't need Alma's sharp eyes and sharp tongue anywhere near him.

As he approached, he could overhear pieces of their conversation.

"…that means we will be in contact," Alma was saying lightly, flicking a strand of her gray hair over her shoulder. "Very much contact in the coming days."

Julian nodded politely, though Rafael could see the nervous twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Rafael reached them in three long strides.

"Alma," he said, tone clipped. "What are you doing here?"

She didn't even flinch. Instead, she looked up at him with that infuriating mix of cool intelligence and mild amusement.

"Discussing something very important with your mate," she replied. "We'll meet again."

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