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“She’s busy,” I say in a firm tone.
Mom pauses. Seems to gather herself. “Fine. But you’re coming right? Even if she isn’t?”
I grit my teeth. “Sure.”
“Amazing, Kastle. I knew you’d come around.” Her voice is victorious.
I can see her grinning. I can hear her thinking he’s doing exactly what I want. I’m so glad we bought him. So glad.
No.
I’m not letting those thoughts into my head.
No freaking way.
I’m not a product.
I’m not a trophy.
I’m going to this stupid auction because she’s my mother. And I love her. And I want to make her happy because she chose me out of the hundreds of little orphans in that old building all the way across the world.
“I got work I need to finish, ma.” I wrench my tie down. “I’ll talk to you later.” I hang up on her and immediately grab my keys.
That suffocating feeling is crawling over me again. It’s sticking to my skin. Curling around my spine. Kaelyn’s the only one who can wash it off.
I leave the cold, empty office behind and run after the only one who can give me warmth.
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