Chasing The Rejected

Chapter 48

-CLARA-

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As I got into the car, I tried my best to stop my heart from racing so fast. I tried my best not to touch my lips as it felt like I could still feel his lips on mine. Oh how I had missed that.

When I saw him earlier, my first thought was to run up to him and hug him while crying on his chest. I missed him so much but I couldn’t do that. Even though Alicia wasn’t here, I couldn’t risk it.

“You’ll stop working there” Damon suddenly said, turning my attention to him.

“What? No” I muttered with wide eyes.

“I didn’t ask you, Clara” He murmured and I glared at him.

“I’m not quitting Damon and you cannot make me” I replied. I was sure after today Jasmine and her friends won’t bother me again so if that’s what he was worried about, he had already taken care of that.

pride that coaxed through my veins

I had wanted to be angry when he made Jasmine kneel before me but the overwhelming happiness shocked me. Even though Damon had probably done it for his name and to stop the rumors, it still meant so much to me.

No one, not even Liam or aunt Amelia had gone through such extremes to punish those that offended me but then again, it was Damon, he was always extreme.

“Come work with me. I’ll give you your own office and…”

“No1 immediately said and he paused for a while.

“No? You’re acting like I’m giving you a choice” He uttered.

me away didn’t you? Why do you want me to work with you?” I questioned and he

you were acting impossible” He replied and

We are here,

Damian’s eyes on me for I

slowly came to a halt in front of the house and I tried opening my door but it was

turned to Damon

pressed his lips against mine. I clenched my fist so I won’t be tempted to sink my fingers into his hair. Fuck Hoved this, I never wanted

against my lips and I knew I should be pushing him away before things got too heated and I wouldn’t be able to stop myself but

I don’t want your

If his scent lingered in that house, I won’t be able to stop

thinking

why are you acting like this?” His voice was soft and I almost gave in and told him everything but this secret could cost me everything and I wasn’t ready

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I lied through my teeth while trying to avoid his gaze

was lying.

I’ll treat you like a contracted wife. I’ll never contact you again unless it’s necessary and

word.

held back the tears, I didn’t want any of that, I wanted things to go back to the way they were. I wanted to be in his arms again but when he finds

I just couldn’t risk

awhile till he pulled away and unlocked my door. I felt his my Aura turn

I

and I gave him a curt nod before climbing

tears get mixed up with

Damon” I murmured as I cried