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7. Chains of the Past

Author: Jasmine Tayal
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-19 18:04:46

CASPIAN

I could feel Caleb’s eyes on me as he opened his mouth to say something but then closed it once again. I exhaled through my nose, barely resisting the urge to snap at him.

My patience was wearing thin. “If you want to say something, say it or get lost from here.”

“Oh, I’m just thinking...” Caleb’s voice trailed off but the amusement was clear in his tone. I turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow in question.

He finally spoke, “Aliza must be something special to have you paying more attention than necessary.”

I stiffened, my body freezing for a moment and my muscles tensed. I couldn’t help the bitter taste that settled in my chest. Paying more attention than necessary...

He was right about one thing. Aliza was special. I hadn’t expected her to affect me the way she had.

“What are you implying?” I forced myself to keep my expression neutral, hoping to deflect, though it was a poor attempt.

Caleb shrugged nonchalantly, though his eyes were sharp. “You were with her all the tim
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