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."

believe you," I

He swallows thickly.

go after her?

presses his lips together. "I went to your house, looking

my chest, breath escaping my

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was home

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

might explode. "Maybe

didn't know he was your

is

don't know what you 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 have to

fists on the table. "If it's

yes."

leave. But before I can, Jake is right there scooting in

are you doing?" I whisper, pushing

"Don't leave."

my eyes, but I force myself to look at him.

hand down his face and

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

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

we need a few more minutes and then he turns

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

turn.