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."

I don't believe

He swallows thickly.

after her? Knowing she

presses his lips together. "I went to

hammers in my chest, breath escaping my

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mother was home

mouth runs dry. "You didn't think for one

explode. "Maybe just as weird

know he was your

is low, dangerous.

I know is that it's messed up. Everything about this is messed up. And I

on the table. "If it's the only way I'll get to

yes."

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

are 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

his face and shaking

snap, cutting him off. "Don't try to justify it.

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

a few more minutes and then

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

turn.