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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he had surveillance on her. How could he possibly

something I'll interfere with too much," the man said, his voice cool

"What is it?"

If they betray you once, don't trust them

already knew.

to calm down?"

was sharp now, crystal clear. "No

me if anything else comes

"Alright."

the pressure in her chest finally

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

believed she could handle

and Kristian had been locked inside a room. She also explained Kristian's condition and asked Liam to buy a few things and act like he was just dropping by

didn't ask questions. He did exactly as she

a knock sounded

inside. Liam spotted something suspicious on the door and quickly handled

Liam could be counted

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

"Hand me the items and wait outside

handed her the

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

was Freya who had opened

everything, Liam stepped back and stood watch outside

items he'd brought and

temperature gradually leveled out, and he finally

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

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her, bewildered by how

first thought? Freya was downright

as stone. "You've been missing for over an hour. Your family

He got up, changed into fresh

later, he stood before her,

ready, leave," Freya said, walking toward

up.

Kristian asked, his body still slightly weak,

Freya replied flatly, devoid of emotion. "It's

the bed without so much

in the

cover himself. Freya picked up her now-dry clothes,