Chasing The Rejected

Chapter 52

-CLARA-

I knew there was sno use a

arguing with Damon over this. I had already blown my cover by calling him in the first place and now I had to deal

with the consequences.

“You stili won’t tell me what the matter is?” Damon questioned as he snuck up behind me in the bathroom and wrapped his arms around

my waist

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muttered

“I thought you were going to find out?” I and he groaned.

“That’s too much work, why can’t you just tell me?” He whined like a child and I couldn’t help but giggle as I admired how cute he was through the mirror.

“Because there’s nothing wrong” I murmured and he sighed.

“Okay then move back into the mansion with me” He uttered and I hurriedly shook my head.

“I can’t, I don’t want to” I murmured knowing fully well if Alicia learnt of this, she wouldn’t hesitate to tell Damon and everyone else.

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lips.

are confusing me, Clara. I don’t know what to think anymore” He murmured and I turned around in his arms then placed a kiss on his

“This is what you wanted in the first place, right? You’ll stay over at the mansion and I’ll stay far away. What’s the problem now?” I questioned and he frowned.

“You know what the problem is Clara, things aren’t the same between us as it was in the beginning” He uttered and I sighed.

understand that, okay? But I cannot move back in with you nor can anyone know we have settled our differences especially your family”

I uttered and he stared at me with confusion etched on his face.

“What? So you want our relationship to be a secret now? That’s bullshit, Clara. We are fucking married and we have a duty to uphold. Despite whatever is going on between us, I still need you to get the Alpha King’s title” He muttered and I stared at him for a while then slowly pulled my hand out of his grip.

to give you the title now, you’re the one that doesn’t want to take it” I

because of your”

I didn’t ask you to

you go yet! I’m not ready to face reality again. I’m not ready to give you up!” He screamed and we both went silent

I knew it was showing on my face. I took a step forward

time, I’ll try to settle everything and then

back with you” I pleaded

on. Did something happen back at the mansion that’s making you not want to stay there anymore?

one day I’ll tell you but for now just give me time, I’m begging you” I murmured and he stared at me for a while before letting out a

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and I’m allowed

go outside bo i can

smiled before nodding.

Damon picked me up from the ground and

minute bath turned into an hour plus because Damon wouldn’t leave me alone

of the guards to bring his luggage from his car.

whise

out and he raised an eyebrow at me.

He replied and I

on your lap. I won’t be mad if you slept

get my mind off you but it didn’t work”

I wasn’t even thinking

top when he appeared in

Liam during this break?” He questioned softly and I immediately shook my head.

for now” I murmured truthfully and he smiled before placing

change my mind about any of us going to work and fuck you in this closet”

in the car after eating breakfast and Damon drove me to my work place. I still

towards me

tonight?” Damon uttered as he briefly glanced at

night?” questioned and

stay for the

firmly and

now

okay? I miss your cooking even though I’ve only tasted

felt free and

murmured and was about to open the door when Damon grabbed my hand and pulled me back then placed a

me goodbye kisses from how on He murmured and I chuckled.

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