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ELOISE

Author: Love Hart
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-08 21:11:08

I looked him straight in the eyes right after saying it.

I saw how he struggled to swallow after hearing my words, his Adam’s apple bobbing nervously.

His reaction made me smirk.

"What’s the matter, Elijah?" I teased, my tone dripping with mischief. "Did I make you uncomfortable?"

I crossed my arms, tilting my head slightly, waiting for his response.

He stiffened, trying so hard to maintain his composure. "No," he muttered, but his voice cracked

just enough for me to notice.

I chuckled, stepping closer to him, deliberately invading his space.

"You’re a terrible liar," I whispered, enjoying the way his breath hitched.

His hands clenched into fists at his sides, and I could tell he was fighting the urge to step back—or maybe to grab me, I wasn’t sure. Either way, I loved the effect I had on him.

“You don’t scare me,” he said finally, his voice low and rough.

I leaned closer, so close our faces were almost touching, and smiled. "Good," I murmured. "Because I wasn’t trying to scare you."
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