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Zane’s voice was deep and magnetic. After speaking, he turned and headed towards the door, a slight smile playing at his lips.

Elysia was still sitting on the counter, staring after him in a daze. He had just said not to rush, that he would slowly ask her for something later.

She had no idea what he wanted, but just hearing his words gave her an unusual feeling. She thought, ‘Oh well, when that day comes, I’ll naturally find out what he wants.

Having figured it out, Elysia propped her hands on the counter and leaned forward, about to jump down when she paused, suddenly remembering something.

She thought, Who exactly put me up here in the first place?‘ Her mind conjured up an image of Zane’s handsome face, still smiling.

She pursed her lips, internally grumbling, ‘He put me up here and just left? He should at least put me back down the way he lifted me up.’

When she stepped out of the kitchen, Zane was sprawled on the sofa, a book in one hand, legs crossed languidly.

He exuded a kind of scholarly rogue charm that Elysia hadn’t seen before. She leaned against the doorway, carefully examining his striking profile.

Suddenly, Zane spoke up, “Enjoying the view?”

“Not enough,” Elysia blurted out instinctively. The moment the words left her mouth, she felt a tinge of regret. “No, I mean…”

Zane glanced up at her with a smile. “If it’s not enough, why not come closer and take a longer look?”

Elysia had a strong suspicion that he was teasing her. Her cheeks flushed red, and she pouted, walking over to him huffily. She said, “As if! Someone left me on the kitchen counter and didn’t bother to bring me down. And here you are hiding and reading a book.”

She said this as she plopped herself onto the sofa, arms crossed and still looking obviously annoyed.

“How do you want me to make it up to you?” Zane asked, unable to hold back his smile as he looked at her puffed–up

cheeks.

his voice dropping to a low murmur. “How about we go back

that Elysia could catch a faint whiff of the minty scent from him, her heart beating faster and faster. She pushed him away, flustered. “Who wants

Zane replied smoothly.

gave a tremble. She thought, ‘Zane, you rascal; how can you still have the mood to banter at a time like this?‘ She stood up, intent on escaping this flirtatious

sooner had she risen than Zane caught her wrist. “Where are

“Home,” Elysia replied.

but she ignored him and headed straight for the door. The evening breeze cooled her

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the back door, and was about to get in when Zane’s voice called out. “Sit in the

Zane’s hand blocked

again, “You really don’t want to?”

instead, in the next instant, he lifted her out

at him, trying to break free with her movements, but Zane’s grip didn’t loosen in

the passenger door and placed her inside. Leaning in close with a captivating smile, he murmured in a low, enticing voice, “Only you

closed the door, walked around to the driver’s side, and got in. Glancing at Elysia with her flushed face, Zane’s lips curved into a soft smile. He thought, ‘Elysia gets

spot. “W–What are

couldn’t help but tease her a bit more.

they could practically feel each other’s breath. Elysia’s heart raced. Then, Zane raised his hand and pulled the seatbelt from

do? Elysia, what goes on in that little head of yours?” he chuckled as he buckled her in. Elysia stared straight ahead, feeling utterly embarrassed. That had

said, “Elysia, you’re moving in tomorrow. No more running back and forth.”

be seeing each other every day?‘ She shook her head. ‘No way, once I find a

are you thinking about?” Zane asked, noticing her shaking her

replied, “Zane, once I find a new place, I’m moving out.”

comfortable if you really like it. Take your time, no rush.” He paused

I supposed to answer this? Agreeing or outright rejecting both seem wrong. As the car drove through the bustling streets, neither of them spoke, and

at Arcanum House. Moonlight spilled into the yard, blending with the dim lights. Phoebe

Elysia come back?‘ She missed Elysia a lot and

locked in the storage room, her eyes lit up with an idea. She thought, ‘Maybe I should drag her out for a fight to kill

Phoebe got up and walked towards the storage room. When Zoe saw her,