Chapter 93

“Phoebe…” Colin’s voice was strained, a hint of restraint as he kissed along the nape of my

neck.

I wanted to slip away, but there was nowhere to hide.

“We’re husband and wife…”

It was as if he was reminding me of our union or perhaps convincing himself.

I sensed a touch of madness in him. The kind of madness you can’t just flip like a switch; it seeps in gradually.

“Go to sleep, you’re out of it.” I tried to coax him to bed, but he was unresponsive.

His hands held mine captive as his gaze locked with my eyes.

“Phoebe…”

…” He called out my name again. “I like you.”

He confessed his feelings for me.

A declaration.

focus had been solely on tracking down the murderer. All I wanted was to find the

a bit

get it,” I whispered soothingly. “Sleep now,

staring at me, shaking his head. “You

laughed. “I

you start liking me?” I blurted out, my curiosity getting the better of me. When had Colin

gone and I had taken her place, would he lose his

eight.” Colin answered

Eight?

precocious crush was certainly unique.

on top of me, his voice muffled against my neck, shy as if

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what’s the difference between that and a warm, obedient dog nuzzling into its

My emotions

wouldn’t sleep: just

signaling him not to go too far.

uncomfortable,” he pleaded, looking at me with those big, innocent eyes

personality, switching at will? Those

even though he was like a bloodthirsty wolf in the alley earlier.

it’s not happening. I’m in the early stages of pregnancy,” I pointed at him firmly. demanding

a look of

feeling. I knew what he wanted.

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