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Chapter 1 - The Name Behind the Bruise

Damian stopped before his fingers reached her.

“I was going to move the collar,” he said. “I won’t touch you.”

Tessa’s breath shook.

His gaze settled on the bruise, then returned to her eyes.

“Tell me his name.”

“Please ignore it.”

“No.”

Her silence stretched.

Damian’s voice became quieter.

“This does not become your fault because someone frightened you into protecting him.”

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Tessa closed her eyes.

“Trent.”

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