Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 119

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The moment the word leaves Zaid's lips, Jake's eyes darken. His jaw clenches and he turns to me, his chest rising and falling with controlled breaths, but his hands tighten to fists at his sides.

"Is he telling the truth?" His voice is low, but it vibrates.

I swallow hard, nodding. "Yes."

He growls, his steps heavy against the floor as he stomps toward me. The sheer

force of his presence has my body locking up. He grabs my arm, his thumb rubbing circles on my

skin.

He's not threatening me.

He wants to talk.

But before he can pull me away, Aiden steps between us. "Stop."

Jake glares at him but doesn't move. "Are you kidding me?"

"What the fuck is going on? Why are you acting like this?" Aiden asks as he presses a firm hand to his father's shoulder, forcing him to let go of my arm.

something under his breath, but does

chuckle leaves his

were angry and charging at her like you were ready to explode.

cut back to me, his expression turning stony. "So, you've been seeing

I force myself to meet his

dropping his hand from Jake's shoulder, and turns to me. "What

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turn my eyes to him, see the way his brows are drawn together in confusion and guilt tightens around my heart.

together," Jake says before I get

stop breathing, and Aiden

together," Jake adds, and it's like fire to the flame

inside me.

is this true?" Aiden's voice wavers, and I swear my

his eyes.

Not when I have to explain everything. I inhale deeply, trying

to

nods once.

runs a hand

hitting me all at

while I remain standing, pacing in front of them. The room feels too small, too suffocating with their

know how to do this, but the beginning sounds like the best place to start