Chapter 59

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"That." I gesture vaguely at him, avoiding his gaze.

He lifts an eyebrow.

"Staring at me like that. Like you're trying to figure me out or something."

His jaw tightens, but he doesn't look away. "Maybe I am."

The weight of his gaze is unbearable, and I feel heat creeping up my neck. "Well, don't."

He leans back in his chair, crossing his arms. “Why are you so worked up?”

I snap. "What the fuck?"

He shrugs. He infuriates me more than Zaid, which surprises me, considering how many times I've pictured myself stabbing him.

"Did you know?" I whisper, more vulnerable now.

Jake's brow furrows. "Know what?"

I chuckle incredulously. "You know what I'm talking about."

His eyes darken, and I see his nostrils flare slightly.

"Did you know she was my mother?"

He looks me up and down, dropping his arms from his chest to lean closer. “I already said

no."

I don't believe you,"

He swallows thickly.

her? Knowing she was

lips together. "I went to your

escaping my

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was

for one second how

think he might explode. "Maybe just

he was your

voice is low, dangerous. "You think I wanted

that it's messed up. Everything about this is messed up. And I mean, you

"If it's the only way I'll get

yes."

spins and I scoot down the booth to leave. But before I can, Jake is right there

you doing?" I whisper,

"Don't leave."

my eyes, but I force myself to look at him. "You just told me you're marrying my mother

hand down his face

him off. "Don't try to

our drinks, her cheerful demeanor an unwelcome interruption. I quickly grab my cup and sip my water, trying to calm down,

server we need a few more minutes and

They're dark, like Zaid's, and

turn.

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