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.

than willing to give you the title now, you’re the one that doesn’t want

because of your” He

ask you to

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

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

I’ll try to

come back with you” I pleaded

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

he stared at me for a while before letting out a sigh

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to work and I’m allowed here whenever I want, okay?” He announced an

i can

smiled before nodding.

I squealed as Damon picked me up from the

hour plus because Damon

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

whise

called out and he raised an eyebrow at

and I

picture of you in the club with another girl on your lap. I won’t be mad if you

Heck i haven’t been able to sleep with anyone else after I tasted you. I’d admit I went there to get Laid and to get my mind off you but it didn’t work” He revealed and I was relieved to hear that he hadn’t slept with anyone during our break and

thinking of another

and was about to button up my top when

during this break?” He questioned softly and I immediately

I murmured truthfully and he smiled

same. Now get dressed before I change my mind about any of us going to work and

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

I understood why the Manager’s attitude towards me

tonight?” Damon

you staying for the night?” questioned and he chuckled.

stay

I replied firmly

now

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

command” uttered and we both laughed. I finally felt free and happy again. I could only wonder how long it

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

goodbye kisses from how on He

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