Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1362

Bryan was still clutching his jacket, standing in the foyer, changing his shoes.

Jaired caught a glimpse of him and felt a sudden wave of unease.

"Hey, where are you off to?"

If Irene wakes up and finds him gone, she's going to lose it. Given how smitten she's been with him lately, it'll be a while before she's over him. Usually, she's the one doing the dumping. It's rare to see a guy walk away from her.

"I'm leaving," Bryan said, his tone flat as he set down his keys, tossing them into the key dish nearby.

Jaired shot to his feet, his heart clenching.

"Leaving? Why not take Irene with you? You know she's pretty fond of you."

Fond?

Bryan frowned. Sure, he had a good time with her, but that was it.

not sure where I'm headed, but

opened the door, glancing

probably exhausted.

Those two hadn't stopped for days, always at it whenever they

complaints about them, the idea of someone leaving felt oddly hollow. He'd never really cared about anything before, not knowing what it felt like. But now, it was as if someone had scooped out his

"Stay."

a light chuckle escaping

like exes, but there's a closeness. You genuinely care

he opened his mouth

least leave a

few steps after him. After all these nights with

have

realizing Bryan was determined to cut ties with Irene.

husky from the recent frenzy. Touching the empty space beside her, she

rushing to the bathroom - not there. She even drew the curtains in

the second floor, still no sign. "Jaired!

floor, cleaning his gun, and breathed a sigh of relief. "Where

gaze fell on her bare feet, marks visible