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STRAINING

Author: Jessie Kiss
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Chapter 22

Alessia's pov

My pulse echoed against my ears, afraid of what Lycan Cyril’s response would be. I was sure I heard a gasp at the door.

“What are you talking about?’’ His eyes were still as harsh as they were when he carelessly yelled aloud seconds before. He was clearly oblivious of what I was talking about.

Taking quick calculated steps to the door, I leaned my ear against it but not a sound. I ignored my panicking heart and summoned some courage to pull it open, but there was not a single soul in sight.

I was pretty sure I heard someone behind the door.

Lycan Cyril suddenly snatched my arm, pulling me back and slamming the door shut. He locked it before facing me.

“You have plans to make our connection a public knowledge now?’’

“Someone heard us, I pretty sure of it.’’ I panicked.

“You can't be outside starting 8pm that night.’’ He blurted out.

‘‘What?’’ I caught his gaze.

Somewhere deep in the hollow of my stomach, I appreciated his pretty caramel orbs. It wasn't j
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