Chapter 118

“I’m not. Honest,” I fibbed.

“Do you want me to send someone over to check?” he asked firmly.

1 was stunned and helpless. “Fine… I got a graze on my arm I’ve treated it with some well–placed plasters.”

“Just that?”

“Yeap.”

“Are you home, or are you in your workshop?” he asked.

“The latter.”

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“You should go home for the night, Taylor. Lock your door and windows later. Call me if arrything comes up. I’II help.”

I listened to his instructions in stunned silence.

Hold on why was I following his orders? We were supposed to be just friends.

what he was doing made me

gone now. It was just a small cut. You don’t need to be so…” I trailed off, about to tell him there was no reason for concern. I had suffered

continue, though, Soren’s voice softened. “Taylor, you’re only human. You’re not a superwoman. Be kind to yourself.

I froze.

lump formed in

anything so warm and kind to

become accustomed to wearing grit, bravado, and even ruthlessness as armor. I’d forgotten how

I said meekly. “I’ll be going home soon.”

girl,” he

My heart quivered.

and stared into space, still

Was he just worried for me as a friend?

about to leave when I received another call.

was from the Kenways‘

ma’am. John is already on his way to you,” he

to trouble John.” “He’s already on his way, ma’am, so there’s no trouble. It’s better

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Chapter 118

you,” Charles explained.

thank Charles

clock. It was 9:00 p.m. Coming all the way here from Beaumont, driving home, and then

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