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grunted, forcing her around.
    Aubrey shook her head. “I’m done listening. Do you expect me just to take your word for it? Delaney Divine may be many things... But clearly , she’s not a liar...”
    Tatum grew frustrated with her accusations. “When have I ever lied to you, Aubrey? You have to trust me. ”
    “Okay,” Aubrey figured she should at least humor him. “Then what were you doing back there?”
    “In case you didn’t notice, I’m an actor. Daisy and I were just rehearsing our lines,” Tatum grunted, hoping Aubrey would let her rage blind her.”
    How could I ever be stupid enough to believe him? Aubrey thought.
    “I’m sorry, Tatum. I should have known... Once a cheater always a cheater.” Aubrey hollered, before walking off the set.
    Turns out werebears are liars just like all other men I’ve slept with.
    “Aubrey...c’mon, Aubrey!” Tatum shouted.
    Aubrey booked it, already long gone.
    *
    S he already had most of her things packed. Aubrey just decided that moving to Los Angeles was the worst decision in her life. It mostly started as a dream to do something crazy, but now she realized it was just wasted time. Aubrey unsteadily grasped her bags in her hands and then headed out to the idling taxi outside her door.
    As soon as she took a step outside, Tatum stood there—waiting for her.
    “I’m not going to give you up without a fight,” Tatum growled and shrugged.
    “Get out the way, I’m leaving...” Aubrey insisted, trying to maneuver around Tatum’s powerful body.
    “If you really want someone to be angry at, you should just blame yourself...” Tatum grunted frankly.
    Me?! The nerve of this asshole.
    Aubrey snorted. “I’m not the one swapping spit with B-rate actresses...”
    Tatum shook his head, folding his arms. “No, you’re just the one sabotaging true love because you’re afraid of what might happen. Just admit it, Aubrey. You’re afraid of falling in love for bad boy werebear who might actually challenge you for once in your sad life.”
    Of course, Tatum knew to hit her where it hurts. Aubrey did have a fear. She feared that she was never going to be pretty enough. She was never going to be interesting enough. That she was never going to be anything enough for a man like Tatum. And that’s what she feared most of all.
    “If you leave now,” Tatum grunted. “You’re just going to fuck up everything good in your life.”
    Aubrey knew he was telling the truth, even if she didn’t want to admit it—to him or herself. She had listed all the reasons in her mind why she and Tatum shouldn’t be together.
    He’s werebear.
    He’s a jackass.
    He’s a superstar.
    But then... Her mind also considered too all the reasons why she’d be an idiot to leave him.
    He makes me feel safe.
    He loves my body—flaws, curves and all.
    He’s AMAZING in the sack.
    ... He loves me.
    It was then that Aubrey realized she had been foolish, letting the tabloid rumors and Tatum’s reputation sway what she knew to be the truth. That yes, Tatum was certainly a bad boy but he also had a good heart. And maybe, she should take the risk even if she’s scared.
    Suddenly, Aubrey dropped her bags and wrapped her arms around Tatum’s neck.
    She started to speak. “Someone once told me, that nothing is impossible... Maybe, he was right.”
    Tatum grinned with a toothy smile, groping Aubrey’s curvy hips. A flock of paparazzi started snapping pictures, as Tatum deeply kissed her, bending her back in his arms.
    Finally, Aubrey had love.
    Alpha love.
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