Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

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."

don't believe

He swallows thickly.

after her? Knowing she

together. "I went to

my chest, breath escaping

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mother was home

for one second how

and for a moment, I think he might explode. "Maybe just as weird

know he

is low, dangerous. "You think

wanted, Jake. All I know is that it's messed up. Everything about this is messed up. And I mean, you guys aren't even in love. Do you

the table. "If it's

yes."

down the booth to leave. But before I can, Jake

you doing?" I whisper, pushing against

"Don't leave."

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

down his face and shaking his head. "That came out

"Don't try to justify it. I

unwelcome interruption. I quickly grab my cup and sip my water, trying to calm down, but my chest feels tight, my stomach still

a few more

They watch me, soft and beautiful. They're dark, like Zaid's, and that makes my

turn.