Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 211

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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."

on the couch, hugging my knees. Jake and Aiden sit in front of me while Zaid takes

other side

"Zaid told us what happened

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

"He did?" I shift.

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arm gently, thumb stroking my skin like he's not sure if I want him to

keeps his hand on

serious. "We should think about maybe moving you

skips. "What? What do you

but heavy. "To another city. Another state

blurs. "I

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

agreeing. "The board is also going after Everything's all over the

me,

demanding my retirement.

to Zaid, who is watching me, saying nothing. "You

gives a stiff nod. "Things

in my chest. "I don't want to leave

thrown back as if he's confused. "We would leave with you, baby. I would have to stay here

I have to finish

Zaid. "So you and Zaid can go first. Find a house. We'll join you

we can."

my eyes back to Jake and Aiden. "Did he tell you he broke