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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on her. How

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

"What is it?"

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

swallowed. He already knew.

need to calm

was sharp now,

me if anything else comes

"Alright."

the pressure in her chest finally

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

believed she could handle

she and Kristian had been locked inside a room. She also explained Kristian's condition and asked Liam to buy a few things and act

didn't ask questions. He

later, a knock

Liam spotted something suspicious on the door and

critical times, Liam

the door swung open, he saw the situation unfold before him-Kristian

me the items and wait

Liam handed her the

watching, they wouldn't be able

Freya who had opened

Freya had everything, Liam stepped back and

items he'd brought and administered it to Kristian. Then,

passed before his body temperature gradually

back on, tossed a glance his way,

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stared at her, bewildered by how

Freya

waiting for?" she asked when he continued lying there, still as stone. "You've been missing

stayed silent. He got up, changed into fresh clothes, and adjusted is

later, he stood

toward

up.

doing?" Kristian asked, his body

replied flatly, devoid of emotion. "It's necessary for what comes

without so much

replaced the scent sources in the room, removing

grabbing a towel to cover himself. Freya picked up her now-dry clothes,