The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 322

Chapter 322

"Zame," Steven's voice crackled with barely contained anger. "Hand the phone to Annalise."

Zane had no intention of obliging "She's right beside me. Say what you want quickly."

Steven, his panic evident, Murted, "Annallise, if you really get involved with him intimately, there's no way we can ever go back to what we had." "Really?" I looked up and leaned to kiss Zane

Zane looked at me, startled. A teasing smile played on my lips as asked, "Is that supposed to be a good thing?"

Steven felt as though a chilling wave had crashed over him, leaving him cold and breathless.

"Annalise, please, don't act on impulse! You're an adult now. I'm begging you, don't just let any man into your life so casually."

Zane raised an eyebrow. "Mr. Pellain, don't ruin my moment." With that, he ended the call.

I stared at the

love me, yet he acts like he

from me. "That's just who he is. He didn't appreciate you when he had the chance, and now that you're gone,

laugh. "Not loving me, yet refusing to let

added with a hint of irony, "Maybe he

wouldn't be able

Zane's question. "Maybe he thinks

with Jessica needs an audience

And I'm

the perfect witness?"

already gone home, leaving Jessica alone in the vast, empty

with Zane-the cold, detached gaze, the commanding presence. She couldn't help but feel an uncontrollable pall toward

had to admit one thing to

charms, even though every man she had ever set her sights on eventually fell into her grasp,