Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 211

All or Nothing-1

I wake up alone.

I blink at the sunlight filtering in through my window and I'm surprised that I fell asleep. When I shift, I feel how sore I am. Not in a bad way. Jake helped me fall asleep last night, and that was what I needed.

The silence settles over me. Though my heart doesn't feel as frantic as last night, my mind is still a whirlwind. Fuck, I don't want to think.

I roll out of bed, pulling on an oversized shirt that was lying on my chair and heading downstairs. The faint sound of whispering reaches me before I hit the bottom step.

I frown and slow down, my bare feet making almost no sound against the wood. When I

peek around the corner, I see Jake, Aiden, and Zaid huddled around the kitchen island like

they're plotting something.

They go silent the second they see me.

Zaid has his arms crossed on his chest, far from Jake. I can feel the tension between them, but I refuse to acknowledge the reason behind that.

The air tightens, and I feel it settle in my chest like a stone.

"What's going on?" I ask slowly, my gaze moving between the three of them. I know that look, the guilt and tension all tangled together.

Jake motions toward the living room. "Let's sit down for a second."

I sit down on the

other side of the

throat. "Zaid told us

make me feel cold. I wrap my arms tighter around myself. The last

"He did?" I shift.

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sitting beside me. His hand brushes my arm gently, thumb stroking my skin like he's not sure

even though I'm not. He keeps his hand on me

think about maybe

heart skips. "What? What do

city. Another state if you want.

vision blurs. "I don't want

sighs. "Why not? Things will only get worse if you stay here. The media aren't letting

also going

me,

demanding my retirement.

is watching me, saying

gives a stiff nod. "Things

shake my head, panic curling in my chest. "I don't want to

would leave with you, baby. I would have to stay here until

"And I have to finish

"So you and Zaid can go first. Find

we can."

turn my eyes back to Jake and Aiden.