The Queen They Buried

Chapter 32

Chapter 31

The mood in the car was heavy. Outside, the sky turned dark, and rain started pouring all of a sudden.

Aubree sat quietly, lips pressed into a tight line. She heard a soft sigh, then felt a big hand gently touching her cheek..

“That look doesn’t suit you,” Bowen said.

Aubree pulled his hand away and turned her head, meeting his easygoing smile. His voice, usually cool and calm, was now soft and a little gentle. “What

look?” she asked.

Bowen thought for a second. “You’ll get wrinkles if you keep frowning like that. Weren’t you treating me to lunch? I skipped breakfast for this, you know

His teasing made Aubree loosen up a little. She stopped frowning. “Don’t worry. I’ve already picked a place.”

She pointed ahead, telling Zachary to pull over by the curb. “It’s in that alley over there.”

Rithol High School students usually had a study block around noon, so they’d eat lunch near the school or in the cafeteria. This whole area had a bunch

of little restaurants.

Back then, when Aubree wasn’t allowed to eat properly at home, she’d sneak out here to buy food when she was starving. But every time she went back, she’d end up getting beaten for it.

Since it was her treat, Bowen didn’t complain. Once they got out of the car, he told Zachary to stay behind. He and Aubree walked together into the alley, sharing one umbrella.

Bowen was a lot taller than Aubree. To cover her, he tilted the umbrella–and himself–her way.

Even though it was already fall, the heat still felt like summer in Rithol City. Aubree was wearing her school uniform: a short skirt and a light shirt. As they walked side by side, she kept brushing up against Bowen without meaning to.

Because of the heat, Bowen rolled up his sleeves, and his shirt fit just right.

Their arms touched–his skin cool, hers warm–and it made Aubree feel like her own skin was burning. She swallowed without thinking.

The umbrella didn’t give them much room, and Bowen’s light, woodsy scent seemed to wrap all around Aubree. It felt like she couldn’t smell anything

but him.

before the time reset about how cold and

voice sounded calm and smooth

was with the

the side and realized she only came up to his chest. With them sharing the same umbrella,

too close. She shifted a bit, trying not to bump into

“Next time you’re hungry, just come and find

it was nothing, like

he said and

He suddenly leaned closer, and her

froze, holding her breath. Just when she was about to move away, he gently grabbed her wrist and pulled her a little toward

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Chapter 31

softly. “This

shoulder. Sure enough, it was

gave her shoulder a light tap. “I mean, you

turned red. She looked up, confused, and

warm, smooth tone that sent a tickle straight to

eyes sparkled with amusement–he clearly found her

would’ve called Bowen out

mind, he wasn’t flirting at

Aubree said quickly, pointing at the pasta shop

thought she was so cute when she got flustered and wondered what kind of guy would

with a few locals scattered around. A pretty schoolgirl walking in wasn’t anything special, but

a middle–aged woman, glanced over a few times before snapping back to her job. She walked over and seated

her. “Mr. Turner, what do you

“You pick,” Bowen said.

and one

nodded and went to the

eyebrow. He knew Aubree didn’t have much money, but he hadn’t expected

him.

look, Aubree felt a little embarrassed. Other than that first meeting when he took her out to eat, this was the first time they were actually sharing a

you staring at,

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