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

He swallows thickly.

her? Knowing she was my

went to your house, looking for

escaping my lungs like I'm allergic

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was home

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

and for a moment, I think he might explode. "Maybe just as weird as it is

know he

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

messed up. Everything about this is messed up. And I mean, you

the table. "If it's the only way

yes."

down the booth to leave. But before I can, Jake is right

are you doing?" I whisper, pushing

"Don't leave."

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

hand down his face

"Don't try to justify it.

cup and sip my water, trying to calm down, but my chest feels tight, my stomach

few more

They watch me, soft and beautiful. They're

turn.