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Chapter 211: Loosening Up

LIANA

Zaylen's hand tightened around my waist, his expression questioning as he looked between Ricky and me. I could feel his tension; his protective instincts had kicked in.

"What's going on here?" Zaylen asked, his voice tight with concern.

I turned to him with a reassuring smile. "Nothing, uh…"

Ricky chimed in smoothly, "Just flirting with a lady I thought was single, but apparently not. My bad."

He winked subtly at me, and I gave him a thankful smile, silently urging him to play along. Zaylen didn't need to know the details of why I was really here.

Otherwise, it would go like usual where Zaylen would forbid me and I wouldn’t listen to him and then, we would get into a heated argument.

I looked up at Zaylen, his gaze searching mine with concern etched on his features. His hand still rested protectively on my waist as he leaned in slightly, his voice low and serious.

"Why did you come here tonight, Liana?" he asked, his eyes probing.

I met his gaze steadily, a small smile playing
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