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I was unsure how tonight would pan out, but with Alina in my arms, and her, not only accepting my proposal to get out of a ridiculous contract marriage, but actually being happy about it, is indescribable. I feel like, after so many years, we are finally moving forward in the right direction… together.
Our moms are scary brilliant. After I made that pipsqueak Lawrence understand that he couldn’t touch what wasn’t his to begin with, I knew I wouldn’t be able to make it through the night, knowing men were going to judge her, degrade her, and touch her in ways that would make her uncomfortable.
I couldn’t stomach it. And I knew mom would take my side. But to my surprise, she and Lincoln were already expecting my revelation. They sat there, drinking their tea cas
