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

Chapter 704

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.

admitted it, until the words

own lips.

***

I woke up, the first thing that hit me was the comforting aroma

hadn't left.

enough, he was there. On the table, a glass of honey lemon tea waited for

slept well at all. How could I? After so long, I'd finally been in the arms of a man who

moved much, but I felt

it now, I couldn't help but smile.

I asked, playing up the fake surprise as

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and strolled toward him.

raising a brow like,

The hickey I'd left had darkened overnight

my throat awkwardly.

the hook. Pointing at his neck, I smirked. "Did

focus before he answered coolly, "Who else would it

my neck. "So, what you're

it-flippant and casual-made me

didn't confirm it, didn't deny

he was playing games now? Teasing

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