Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 704

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By the time Xander dropped me off at home, I'd already shut my eyes, pretending to be asleep.

What else was I supposed to do?

Let him, under a fake name, take me to bed for a night of passion? No way.

I couldn't let myself give in. It would only fuel his arrogance, making him think that no matter what identity he hid behind, as long as he had that face, he could have me whenever he wanted. "Still want me?" Xander's voice brushed against my ear as he carried me.

There was something dangerously playful about him.

I didn't answer. But when he set me down on the bed, I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him down with me.

It had been too long. I'd been alone for too long. Tonight, I just wanted him to stay-even if nothing happened.

He didn't push me away. Instead, in the stillness, I heard his low whisper. "I'm sorry. Just wait a little longer..."

So, there it was-his reasons, spoken but still vague.

Fine. I'd wait.

it, until the words "I'm Hayden"

own lips.

***

up, the first thing that hit me was the comforting aroma of cream soup.

hadn't left.

myself out of bed, I headed to the kitchen. Sure enough, he was there. On the table, a glass of honey lemon tea waited for me,

honest, I hadn't slept well at all. How could I? After so long, I'd finally been in the

I wasn't alone in that. He hadn't moved much, but I felt the

help but smile.

you still here?" I asked, playing up the fake surprise as

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and strolled toward him.

raising a brow like, 'Really? You

view. The hickey I'd

my

letting him off the hook. Pointing at his

pulling my focus before he

to hide the heat creeping up my neck. "So, what you're saying is... last

said it-flippant and casual-made me

didn't confirm it, didn't deny it, just

so he was playing games now?