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.

with you. You sent me away didn’t you? Why do you want me to work with you?”

you were acting impossible” He replied and

my own so leave me alone. We are

me for

car slowly came to a halt in front of the house and I tried opening my

let out a sigh and turned to Damon with a frown.

fist so I won’t be tempted to sink my fingers into his hair.

your husband after all” He murmured 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 was too tired to fight

don’t want

If his scent lingered in that house, I won’t be able to stop about him although I was sure I would be

thinking

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

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anymore. I tried but couldn’t I

I was lying.

today without entering your home, I’ll forget anything ever happened between us, I’ll forget about the feelings we both shared and I’ll treat you like a contracted wife. I’ll never contact you again unless it’s necessary and I promise you, I’ll honour this and no matter what you say or what happens, I won’t change my mind. Are you sure you won’t invite me in?” He murmured and I could see

word.

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 out my secret, he’ll hate me and would probably reject me

couldn’t risk it, I just

and we both stayed quiet for awhile till he pulled away and unlocked my door. I felt his my Aura turn

I

muttered and I gave him a curt nod before climbing out of the car, into

with the rain

I murmured as I