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Chapter 73 - Yet Another Kiss

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CHAPTER 75

~Valerie's POV~

The moment those words escaped Xade's lips, my heart stopped, and for a beat too long, I said nothing.

And that silence? That was all Xade needed.

He chuckled under his breath, the sound felt like a dark promise I didn't want unpacked. "Thought so."

I clenched my jaw, swallowing words I wasn't ready to explain—not to him. Not to anyone.

Xade just stood there, watching me, eyes glittering with dangerous amusement.

And I hated that he was right.

"You're imagining things."

"Am I?"

Rather than answering him, I walked past him. I had no time for this. Unfortunately, Xade had a different idea. 

"Not so fast, Valerie." I halted but did not turn. "You wouldn't be running if I were lying. Which brings me to the question, why? Was it because you loved it, irrespective of the stoic facade you have on or is it because you hate him or…"

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