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.

his breath, but

expression before a bitter chuckle leaves his lips. "You're

angry and charging at her like you were ready to

his head. Then his eyes cut back to me, his expression turning stony. "So, you've been seeing both of

twists, but I force myself

matter?" Aiden frowns, dropping his hand from Jake's shoulder,

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his brows are drawn together in confusion and guilt

before

breathing,

adds, and it's like fire

inside me.

true?" Aiden's voice wavers, and I swear my heart cracks

his eyes.

can't. Not now. Not when I have to explain everything. I inhale deeply,

dart to Zaid, and his

once.

a harsh breath and runs a hand through his hair. "What

sigh, groaning as I rub my temples, exhaustion hitting me all at once. "Alright, sit

while I remain standing, pacing in front of them. The room feels too small, too suffocating with their eyes glued to me, waiting

how to do this, but the beginning sounds like