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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.

eat so much. You

get back to training-she wanted to squeeze in a nap

just shrugged. "If you're

blinked.

rolled his eyes. "You think the mess at Black Gate is worth running yourself into the

"Mess?" Susanna repeated, incredulous.

Black Gate was practically a war zone these days, everybody

it a "mess," like it

actually counted as a big deal to

head. "Lincoln just called. Your other brother, Finch, got seriously hurt. Now Derek's all wrapped up in his

moment-this was, after all, her family tearing each

the perfect time to take them out

"She

she supposed to do-play

her sudden

she finally takes over the Black Gate, you'll

care about being the so-called princess," Susanna scoffed.

Black Gate relationships for her Turns out, Dan was

how Derek always protected

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