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“Oh my Goddess, we will talk about this later!” I hiss, but inside I am thrilled.

“I didn't say anything.”

“You're thinking very loudly.”

His mouth curves.

Mine.

The word brushes through the bond. I roll my eyes.

And you are mine too, my handsome Devil.

His entire body jerks.

Oh. Okay. So, apparently I can send things back now. Interesting. But that’s for later, too.

I have assholes to evict. I point toward the sedan.

“Get off my property.”

Mother draws herself up.

“This isn't over.”

“Yes, it is.”

“Belinda—”

“No.”

Magic curls around my fingers. My brand-new tail lashes behind me. Even Sparky hisses from beneath Albert's cage.

“This is my home. My business. My inheritance. My magic. My mate. My life!”

I take a breath.

“And none of it belongs to either of you!.”

Mother's face twists. Melida huffs.

“You'll come crawling back.”

“That’s where you’re wrong, Mother..”

For the first time, I know that with absolute certainty.

“I won't ever come crawling back to you. I have everything I need right here.”

A second vehicle turns into the drive.

Goddess. What now?

A sleek black car glides toward the house. Damian goes rigid. Then groans.

“Oh, fuck me.”

I look at him.