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

He swallows thickly.

go after her?

lips together. "I went to your house, looking

heart hammers in my chest, breath escaping my lungs

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was home

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

might explode. "Maybe just

know he was

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

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

clench into fists on the table. "If it's the only

yes."

But before I can, Jake is

are you doing?" I whisper, pushing against his

"Don't leave."

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

his hand down his face

him off. "Don't try to

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

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

They watch me, soft and beautiful. They're dark, like

turn.

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