Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 567

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Tshoved Jace hard. I said I'm not leaving Why can't you just get that fight now went to stay here.

"I Whether I end up as wolf chow or get bit by some stray dog is really none of your business

Jace's face went all stormy "Res-

I cut him off, my voice ice cold lace, we don't have anything anymore the ife on your problem, and

an don't want it to be."

He just stood there, staring at me, his eyes full of row for like I'd just kicked his puppy. Finally, he muttered, "This is your choice. Don't come crying to me later"

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"I don't regret anything I do," I shot back, my words sharp

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That stung I saw his jaw tighten, and after a long best be turned and started to walk away But then he stopped, held up a hand, and pointed at Heman like he was about to declare war Tm warning you don't hurt her. If you do, you'll regret it." With that, Jace threw one last glance my way before leaving

I stood there, watching his figure fade, a weird, familiar feeling saming in my chest.

like he

blade of grass. "Love that's expired isnt

Herman chuckled. "Smart girl."

if he was complimenting me for being all level-headed scout love, or for not fipping out in the middle of whatever

I had left with Jace, I don't think he wouldve made it out of here in

on, let's eat," Heman said, casually like we were old pals. I had a Michelin-starred

I'm his hostage, and he's acting like he's

was next level. It even

not just some spur-of-the-moment kidnapping. No, this guy had done his

thought of someone trailing me, learning my every move without me knowing? Yeah, it gave

a plate of gnocchi in

doesn't taste right," I muttered, poking at my side salad instead. I hadn't

purpose, but he didn't seem to care. After we finished

"Here. For you."

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even look at

"The packaging's still

why I'd smashed my last phone-because he

at the neatly packaged phone and let out a mocking

his resources, resealing it would be