After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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Chapter 156

Itis hand reached for my cheek, and he bent down, intent on kissing me.

But I raised my hand, stopping him just inches from my lips.

"Leo..." I whispered, unsure of what was happening between us.

His expression flickered, a flash of surprise before his usual confident demeanor returned,

He straightened up, but the heat in his eyes hadn't faded,

then, my phone buzzed, cutting through the thick tension between us.

1 glanced at it-Kolin

Leo's eyes narrowed as he caught sight of the name on the screen,

His jaw clenched, the shift in his mood palpable.

He turned away, walking to the window and pushing it open.

A gust of night air entered the room as he pulled out a cigarette, lighting it with a flick of his wrist.

He smoked in silence, his back to me, the once warm atmosphere now cold, distant,

Yet I knew he was listening, ears pricked, waiting to hear what I'd say,

I hesitated for a moment, then pressed 'answer. "Hello, Rolin."

voice came through the speaker, smooth

a salve-powerful, and it can heal any wound inflicted,

one hurt. You're out investigating hunters,

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was silent for a beat, and when he

yours to decide how to use,

by

and yet here he was, offering something

strode over and snatched the phone from my hand, his expression cool but

he said flatly. "Sherry and I are fine. In fact,

reaching for the phone, but Rolín laughed on the other

dripping with sarcasm, "do you think I'm so kind as to help a love rival? I'm hoping Elizabeth will

1

with tension as I watched Leo's expression darken. His jaw tightened, and the conversation felt like a powder keg

the

felt pang of confusion, and when I reached for my phone, Leo didn't move, his grip on

eternity, his voice

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give up on

but laugh

not time for you two to choose. Give me back my phone, and don't ever take my personal belongings without my permission

the phone, and I quickly dialed Rolin