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Tshoved Jace hard. | said I'm not leaving Why can't you just get that fight now went to stay here.
"I Whether | end up as wolf chow or get bit by sstray dog is really none of your business
Jace's face went all stormy "Res-
| cut him off, my voice ice cold lace, we don't have anything anymore the ife on your problem, and
an don't want it to be."
He just stood there, staring at me, his eyes full of row for like I'd just kicked his puppy. Finally, he muttered, "This
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"I don't regret anything | do," | shot back, my words sharp
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That stung | saw his jaw tighten, and after a long best be turned and started to walk away But then he stopped,
held up a hand, and pointed at Heman like he was about to declare war Tm warning you don't hurt her. If you do,
you'll regret it." With that, Jace threw one last glance my way before leaving
| stood there, watching his figure fade, a weird, familiar feeling saming in my chest.
"He still loves you, Heman whispered, like he knew exactly how to twist the kafe
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt| looked down, focusing on a random blade of grass. "Love that's expired isnt worm having no matter how good it
used to be."
Herman chuckled. "Smart girl."
| couldn't tell if he was complimentingfor being all level-headed scout love, or for not fipping out in the
middle of whatever messed-up situation held putin
Honestly? If | had left with Jace, | don't think he wouldve made it out of here in one piece.
"Con, let's eat," Heman said, casually like we were old pals. | had a Michelin-starred chef whip up something
special for you."
| couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Seriously? I'm his hostage, and he's acting like he's hostingat a fancy
dinner party."
But, okay, the meal was next level. It even had my favorite-gnocchi.
So, not just sspur-of-the-moment kidnapping. No, this guy had done his homework
The thought of someone trailing me, learning my every move withoutknowing? Yeah, it gavethe creeps.
"Not hungry?" Hernan asked, setting a plate of gnocchi in front of me.
"It doesn't taste right," | muttered, poking at my side salad instead. | hadn't even touched the gnocchi yet
Hernan knew | was avoiding it on purpose, but he didn't seem to care. After we finished the meal, he casually
slid a sleek, new phone across the table.
"Here. For you."
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He grinned. "The packaging's still sealed. Totally untouched."
Seriously? He actually knew why I'd smashed my last phone-because he messed with it.
| glanced at the neatly packaged phone and let out a mocking laugh.
Yeah, right. With his resources, resealing it would be a breeze.
| didn't call him out on it, though. Instead, | said, "I don't need it. There's no point."
He raised an eyebrow. "Still don't trust me?"
"Partly," I said, shrugging. "But mostly
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Was this guy actually tellinghis schedule?
| ignored him, but he added, "Haddy will be there, too. Day after tomorrow."
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