Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 145

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The cabin is warm enough by the time we step out the shower.

I dress in my pajamas already, tired from the day. It's not even late but something tells me we'll all be heading to bead early. I'm wearing a pair of long socks that Zaid got me and his warm hand engulfs mine as we make our way downstairs to kitchen.

I'm practically limping, and Zaid looks down at me with an apologetic expression. "I didn't mean to hurt you."

I snort. "Right."

He stills, making me stop. "I didn't."

I lift myself onto the tips of my toes and press my nose to his. "I know you didn't.

But you

can't tell me that you don't like fucking me hard like that."

He groans under his breath.

"And I can't tell you that I don't like it, either. Because I do."

He cups the back of my neck, pulling me in for a kiss. I let him devour me untiul

I'm weak in the knees again, but I can smell food in the air and I playfully shove at his chest.

"Come on."

The moment Zaid and I step into the kitchen, I catch the full scent of garlic and vegetable. The warmth of the stove heats the space and steam billows out of the pot.

at the stove, stirring the pot while Jake stands at the counter slicing

showered, their hair damp,

been waiting

and a slow, knowing smirk spreads across his lips. He lifts a brow, looking between the two of us. "The walls here are

body heating

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even look up as he adds his

nothing to hide the deep red

my neck.

as he pulls out a stool at

as he carries a bowl of bread to the

insufferable," I mutter at

my hand, kissing my knuckles until I basically have

settle at the dining table, the food is passed around, and for a little while, everything feels light. I let myself relax into the moment, enjoying the warmth of the cabin, the scent

down his spoon. "So tomorrow is my day and

I blink. "What?"

Zaid watches me silently.

grabs a piece of bread from the middle of the table. "And the

is

mine."

my stomach tightening. "Wait-what do

in his chair like this is all completely normal. "I

for just us,"

say, the word slipping out before

jaw tightening as his brows pull together.