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 you," I

He swallows thickly.

go after her? Knowing she was my

went to your

chest, breath escaping my lungs like I'm

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mother was

"You didn't think for one second how weird this would be for

I think he might explode. "Maybe just as weird as it is for me

he

voice is low, dangerous. "You think I wanted

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

"If it's the only way I'll get

yes."

before I can,

doing?" I

"Don't leave."

in my eyes, but I force myself to look at him. "You just told me you're marrying

face and shaking his

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

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

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

They're

turn.

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