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Jesse didn’t know how to respond.

Kristian raised an eyebrow, clearly amused.

“You never let anyone do that,” Nina said, stepping closer to examine him. “Not even when Dad or Uncle Alan tries. Why did you let him?”

Their uncle Alan had ruffled Jesse’s hair before, but Jesse always shielded his face. This was definitely unusual.

Jesse stayed quiet. He couldn’t explain how he had zoned out during their conversation or how he hadn’t even noticed the gesture at the time.

“Sorry,” Kristian said quickly. “I didn’t realize you didn’t like that.”

“It’s fine,” Jesse replied automatically.

Nina poked his cheek again, surprised. “Really?”

strange, Jesse. Do you like him too? Why won’t you say anything?” Nina

pushed her hand away and stood straighter, taking on a protective older brother tone. “Is this really the time for nonsense?

after dinner,” Nina giggled. “Then I’ll get a

idea how to deal with her. His nature was more like Freya’s. He responded well to kindness, not pressure. That was why, when Kristian

like Ellis. She didn’t respond to force or softness. If she was angry, it depended on how much she liked the person who upset her. If


Shaw,” Nina suddenly

snapping out of his

are your plans for tonight?” Nina asked sweetly, tilting her head just a little.

“More important than me?”

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didn’t answer

her eyes

Lambert,” Jesse interrupted, hearing where this was headed.

not trying to make things hard for him,” Nina said, holding her hands together in front of her. “If he says his plans are more important

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