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 you,"

He swallows thickly.

after her? Knowing she was

his lips together. "I went to your house,

chest, breath escaping my lungs

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was home

think for one second how weird this would be

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

know he

planned this?" His voice is low,

Everything about this is messed up. And I mean, you guys

it's the only way I'll get to see

yes."

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

are you doing?" I whisper,

"Don't leave."

myself to look at him. "You just told me you're marrying my mother to be

face

"Don't try to justify it. I don't

our drinks, her cheerful demeanor an unwelcome interruption. I quickly grab my cup and sip my

tells the server we need a few more minutes and then he

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

turn.

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