She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1196:

Freya hesitated.

Saying yes might mean Ellis showing up at her door in a few days, dragging her back to the base for more training. But saying no would mean dealing with a walking, breathing third wheel.

“Just say what you’re really thinking,” Ellis said, tossing the decision her way. He emphasized his next words with pointed weight. “I’ll go with whatever you say.” Freya pressed her lips together, still a little hesitant. “Would it be too much to kick him out?”

“It wouldn’t. You know exactly how he was raised.”

“Then…”

“Then it’s settled!” Kendra jumped in, sealing the deal for her.

Freya let out a slow breath and gave Ellis a telling glance. It wasn’t that she didn’t want him there—but clearly, Kendra didn’t.

Ellis offered a faint, crooked smile, spinning his phone lazily between his fingers. He unlocked it and typed a message. “Freya, you will pay for this.” Freya stared blankly. How could someone be this petty?

hour later, Kendra, seeing Ellis still loitering around, couldn’t help herself. “Aren’t you

stay and keep an eye on you two,” Ellis replied without a hint of shame. “He’s worried about losing you.”

the end, Ellis

hot shower—strolled into Freya’s room wearing a bathrobe and climbed straight into her bed, not bothering

said it was dangerous for us to sleep together?” Freya asked, her tone edged with

on her. “I came here

Freya didn’t reply.

to kick

“No.”

“Avoided me?”

“I didn’t.”

it?” Ellis pressed,

slightly drowsy, and

a sudden laugh. “Didn’t think you’d ever