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 was my

"I went

chest, breath escaping my lungs

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mother was home

for one second how

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

he

planned this?" His voice is low, dangerous. "You think

it's messed up. Everything about this is messed up. And I mean, you guys aren't even

the table. "If it's the

yes."

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

I whisper, pushing

"Don't leave."

to look at him. "You just told me you're marrying

his hand down his face and shaking

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

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

we need a few more minutes

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

turn.

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