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."

voice came through the speaker, smooth and

managed to acquire a rare medicine from the witches. It's a salve-powerful, and it can heal any wound inflicted, no

even injured. Leo's the one hurt. You're out investigating hunters, you should keep the potion for

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for a beat, and when he

to decide how to use, no matter

frowned, surprised by Rolin's

had never been on good terms, and yet here he was,

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

and I are fine. In fact, we're about to... get busy in making

Rolín laughed on the other end of the line, a knowing chuckle that only

think I'm so kind as to help a love rival? I'm hoping Elizabeth will remember my goodness and give me more chances.

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

hung up the phone, the finality of the action echoing in

confusion, and when I reached for my phone, Leo didn't move, his grip on it fierce, almost like he wanted to crush

like an eternity, his voice

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want to give up on

laugh bitterly, tears threatening

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

he released the phone, and I quickly dialed Rolin back

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