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And honestly, she never thought much of her own figure.

Mostly, it was because she'd been influenced by Star before. Back then, Stella couldn't care less about Yorick.

Her whole vibe was all about: career first, live however makes you happy, do your own thing.

Now, out of nowhere, someone's actually handing her a plate of fried chicken to help her "fill out,” and Susanna's composure is starting to crack.

Susanna pouted, feeling a little sorry for herself.

But Hull just looked completely unfazed. "You don't have to eat it if you don't want to."

Susanna hesitated. "Well, I guess I'll eat it."

After all, fried chicken isn't going to hurt her, right? Worst case, she gets some extra protein. Best case, maybe it really will help her curves.

So Susanna, still pouting, sat there under Hull's watchful gaze and polished off one piece, then another, then another.

By the time she reached for her fourth drumstick, Hull raised an eyebrow. "You sure you're still hungry?"

Susanna grinned. "Of course I am."

She'd been practically starving lately. Used to have the appetite of a kitten, but now? She could put away a steak dinner, no problem.

You need the energy if you've got

Susanna asked Hull when she'd get back to training-she wanted

shrugged. "If you're tired,

really?" Susanna blinked. "You mean

think the mess at Black Gate is worth

"Mess?" Susanna repeated, incredulous.

a war zone these days, everybody fighting for control,

calling it a "mess," like

as a big deal to

behind his head. "Lincoln just called. Your other brother, Finch, got seriously hurt. Now Derek's all wrapped up in his son's drama. Your mom finally has some breathing room. If she's

was, after all, her family tearing

now's the

hesitate. "She better go for

what was she supposed to do-play

help but smile at her sudden fierce energy. "Yeah. She really

the Black Gate, you'll be

about being the so-called princess," Susanna scoffed. "I just want

all the tangled Black Gate relationships for her Turns out, Dan was

always protected his mistress,

everyone else like they