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 muttered and I

because of your” He screamed

you to do that!” I screamed back.

want to know why?! Because I don’t want to let 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 as we stared into each other’s

happiness having heard him confess that and I knew it was showing on my face. I took a step forward

I’ll try to settle everything and then

come back with you” I pleaded

understand if you tell me what’s going on. Did something happen back at the mansion that’s making you not want to stay there anymore? Talk to me, Clara”

you” I murmured and he stared at me for a while before letting out a sigh

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and I’m allowed here whenever I want, okay?” He

bo i can

smiled before nodding.

I squealed as Damon picked me up from the ground and carried me into

some minute bath turned into an hour plus because Damon wouldn’t leave me alone and I wasn’t

of the bathroom and I got ready in the closet while Damon sent one of the guards to bring his luggage from his car. While he waited, he watched me get ready and I was very aware of how his eyes were watching me intently

whise

called out and he raised an eyebrow

replied and I

wanted to taunt me and showed me a picture of you in the club with another girl on your lap. I won’t be mad if you slept with someone else because I was the one who pushed you away but…

it didn’t work”

I wasn’t even thinking of another

was about to button up my top when he appeared in front of me and began buttoning it up

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

besides you for now” I murmured truthfully and he smiled before

mind about any of us going to work and fuck you in this closet” He threatened and squealed

in the car after eating breakfast and Damon drove me to my work place. I still couldn’t believe I

towards me was

for tonight?” Damon uttered as he briefly glanced at

you staying for the night?” questioned and

don’t want me to stay for the night?”

I replied firmly and

now

okay? I miss your cooking even though I’ve only tasted it once” He murmured and

felt free and happy again. I could only wonder how long

the door when Damon grabbed my hand and pulled me back then placed a kiss on my

kisses from how

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