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Bella held her tongue, desperately trying to fix the mess of her clothing to no avail. She wiped the blood from her lips, but it was a futile effort. Defeated, she decided to leave. As she approached Alpha Xavier, his voice dripped with indifference, "Remember your place. If you intend to ensnare a man, learn who he truly is first. Don't waste your energy only to end up with nothing. I hope