AFTER I AMAZED 156

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."

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witches. It's a salve-powerful, and it can heal any wound inflicted, no matter how severe, I'll have someone deliver it to you tomorrow." I blinked,

too valuable. I'm not even injured. Leo's the one hurt. You're out

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was silent for a beat, and when he spoke again,

yours to decide how to use, no matter who

frowned, surprised by

and yet here he was, offering something precious enough

the phone from my hand, his expression cool

In fact, we're about

other end of the line, a knowing

a love rival? I'm hoping Elizabeth will remember my goodness and give me more

1

I watched Leo's expression darken. His jaw tightened, and the conversation felt like a

Leo hung up the phone, the finality of

for my phone, Leo didn't move, his grip on it fierce, almost like

like an eternity, his voice emerged, dull

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up on me

couldn't help but laugh bitterly, tears threatening

for you two to choose. Give me back my phone,

the phone, and I quickly dialed Rolin back

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