Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 185

The icy touch zapped from my wrist through my limbs, sending a tingle up my scalp. In the next second, I saw the guy’s long fingers creeping towards my wristband and I thought. “Oh no.” I yanked my hand back in a panic.

But it was too late. Hogan, as if he’d read my mind, was clamping down on my wrist like he was trying to crush it.

The thought of the scar hidden under the wristband sent me into a frenzy, and I pulled with all my might.

But I was no match for his strength. In a flash, I lost my balance and crashed right into Hogan’s arms; my head smacked against his chin.

A muffled groan hit my ears; I looked up, only to see Hogan’s brows furrowed deep.

“Does the kid from the Temple family know where that wristband came from?” Hogan asked with an icy stare. “If he knew you cherished something given by another dude, do you think he’d still be all over you?”

It felt like my heart was being ripped apart, and as I was about to respond, a sweet voice chimed in.

“Is Mr. Zade around? He left so suddenly, I haven’t had the chance to properly treat you and Cecilia.”

It was Shirley’s voice.

the heck was Shirley

wasn’t mistaken, the suite

seemed to be getting closer, as if she was about to walk. through

like a ton of bricks. If she caught me snuggled up

distance from Hogan, but suddenly the grip around

“You…”

as Hogan had me pinned down on

We swapped places.

with his sharp tone right in my ear, Hogan shielded me with his broad shoulders and closed in, “keep your mouth

his warm breath, so close that I could

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myself in his eyes.

you should

voice snapped me out of it, then it abruptly