She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 193

Chapter 193 She Didn't

Need His Protection

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"I can explain." Freya squeezed the bridge of her nose, feeling like she was on the verge of unraveling.

The silence on the other end of the line stretched, a heavy pause that made it clear her captain was waiting to see how she intended to spin this tale.

"I'm locked in a room with a friend, and the entire place reeks of something-an aphrodisiac,” she explained, her voice steady, knowing her captain would understand. "I thought calling you might help me calm down." Upon hearing that, the man couldn't quite decide if he should be annoyed or entertained.

Calling him to calm down? Only she would think of that.

"Did it help?" he asked, dry amusement lacing his words.

"It did."

"Are you safe now?"

Yes," Freya answered without hesitation.

Satisfied for the moment, the man eased slightly, though his tone still carried an edge.

But now that the chaos had somewhat passed, there were a few things that needed clarification. "Since you're out of danger, we should talk about a few things."

"About what?"

"Your use of me as a calming mechanism." He stressed the word "calming" with deliberate weight.

Freya's heart sank. She'd been hoping this wouldn't come up. "What's on your mind?"

"We'll talk in person," her captain replied, holding back the rest of what he really wanted to say.

If he told her outright that she needed to take responsibility, she might lose it.

Freya froze. Talk in person? Was he coming back? Or was he planning something with the team?

"Throw that man into the bathroom," the voice on the phone ordered casually. "And don't forget to protect yourself just because you're away from the team." Freya gave a quick nod, even though he couldn't see it. "Got it."

"That man-is it Kristian Shaw?"

Freya's breath hitched.

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almost thought he had surveillance on her. How could he possibly know

said, his voice cool but firm. "But there's one thing I

"What is it?"

teammates. If they betray you once, don't trust

swallowed. He already knew. "I

to calm

mind was sharp now, crystal

anything else comes

"Alright."

Freya felt the pressure in her

stared at his screen for a moment. His long, defined fingers pinched the bridge of his

she could

she hung up, Freya called Liam. She told him she and Kristian had been locked inside a room. She also explained Kristian's condition and asked Liam

didn't ask questions. He did exactly

minutes later, a knock

were inside. Liam spotted something suspicious on the

Liam could be

open, he saw the situation unfold before him-Kristian was sprawled on the bed, his complexion

items and wait

Liam handed her the

was watching, they wouldn't be able to see what

Freya

had everything, Liam stepped back and stood

took one of the items he'd brought

temperature gradually leveled out, and he finally started

jammers back on, tossed a glance his way, and said with calm indiffere

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her, bewildered by how

first thought? Freya was downright

asked when he continued lying there, still as stone. "You've been missing for over an hour.

changed into fresh clothes, and adjusted is appearance, his

he stood before

Freya said, walking toward the bed and starting to

up.

his body

replied flatly, devoid of emotion.

finished disheveling the bed without so

replaced the scent sources in the room, removing

with the same intoxicating fragrance as before. Kristian instinctively retreated to the bathroom, grabbing a towel to cover himself. Freya picked up her now-dry clothes, swept the room with a final glance to