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.

rumors popped into her head–stories from before

His voice sounded calm and smooth in the rain, with a touch of charm. He smited

I wasn’t allowed to eat freely when I was with the Wilsons,” Aubree mumbled, feeling nervous

up to his chest. With

shifted a bit, trying not to

right. I almost forgot,” Bowen said. “Next time you’re hungry,

it like it was nothing, like it didn’t matter

about what he said and

didn’t seem to care. He suddenly leaned closer, and her

away, he gently grabbed her wrist and pulled her a

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Chapter 31

said softly. “This way, it’ll

drifted to his shoulder. Sure enough, it was damp with

chuckled softly above her head and gave her shoulder a light

up, confused, and finally

smooth tone that sent a tickle straight

sparkled with amusement–he

seen this, they probably would’ve called Bowen out for shamelessly flirting

mind, he wasn’t

an end. “We’re here,” Aubree said quickly, pointing at the pasta shop ahead

and let out a quiet laugh. He thought she was so cute when she got flustered and wondered what kind

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

back to her job. She walked over and seated them. “What can I

her. “Mr. Turner, what

“You pick,” Bowen said.

beef pasta and one

owner nodded and went to the

he hadn’t expected her to order

him.

that first meeting when he took her out

you staring at, Mr. Turner?”

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