Chapter 376

Chapter 376

Hayden didn't ask any questions and stopped immediately.

But I added, "It's fine. Let's go upstairs.

In the darkness, I lowered my head, and the image of the person by the car flashed before my eyes.

I didn't expect Jace to find me here-this apartment's about to be demolished. But somehow, he knew. And he came anyway.

What's the point of showing up now?

Hayden's strides were long, his pace quick, taking two steps at a time.

"Open the door," he said, slightly out of breath.

I fumbled with the keys and opened the door. The second we stepped inside, Hayden lifted me onto the shoe cabinet, his eyes locked on mine.

In the dark, his gaze was intense, like the ocean at night-deep, dangerous, as if it could pull me under.

I swallowed, trying to say something, but before I could, his lips were on mine.

"Kiki, you can have it however you want now," Hayden muttered, shrugging off his jacket, fingers tugging at his collar.

been the one craving him, desperate for his touch.

urgency had slipped away, and I knew it wouldn't come back. Not

Hayden... he was still there, still wrapped up

in me. He stopped, resting his head against my

tense.

of us spoke. We just stayed like

moment, his breathing slowed, and he lifted his head from my

my hand

looked down at me, and my heart skipped

Jace downstairs? Was he reading

period hasn't ended yet,"

was all he

kind of answer I'd heard from him before, but

don't overthink it," I tried to

his voice soft but firm as he gently squeezed my hand. "You're the one overthinking." "Shower, then sleep," Hayden said, lifting me off the cabinet and carrying me toward the

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this-so patient, so steady. No matter how I acted or how things

angry.

he was about to leave the bathroom, I grabbed him, pulling him back toward me, standing on

grounding me. "Kiki, do

off guard by his

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