The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

She found herself confused.

In Muvrand, he’d been perfectly amiable, but now he seemed detached and chilly.

Since Bryson appeared uninterested in conversation, Hannah chose to remain silent too, tilting her head to one side and drifting off to sleep.

By the time Bryson pulled up beneath Hannah’s apartment, she was already lost in slumber, her head resting against the car window.

Turning his head, he saw her sleeping form and his previously frigid expression seemed to falter.

His eyes lingered on Hannah’s tranquil face, and he found himself compelled to gently sweep a stray lock of hair from her forehead.

Even his tender touch was enough to rouse Hannah, her eyelashes fluttering as she awoke.

Blearily, she noticed Bryson pulling his hand back.

Hannah peered out the car window at the familiar setting of her home.

Realizing that he had indeed paid heed to her words, a gentle smile spread across her lips.

Hearing her soft laughter, Bryson turned his head to look at her.

Hannah’s eyes met Bryson’s, a

“Ahem.

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her throat, opened the car door, and

the ride,

Mitchell.

I’ll head inside now.

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Bryson

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earlier frustration he’d felt about her injury

awake, her phone buzzed with an urgent call

have we even remained friends? You returned home and didn’t bother to notify

decided you don’t need your only friend

Hannah was nearly bowled over by Lydia’s

did cross my

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