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Author: Lyra's Pen
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Ember's POV

He might not know what I was searching for but I was trying to broach the topic concerning Xander. There must be a reason he was acting the way he did. From my little understanding, I realized that he hated Xander and probably sought revenge which I didn't mind but I was curious to know why.

There was no other way to get this information without engaging him in a long conversation.

I stared at him for the longest time while he skimmed through the pictures I was pretending to be interested in. Our relationship was more of a brotherly one than a couple just with a little romp in the mix.

"I can see you staring at me."

I averted my eyes quickly and quickly chided myself. That was not the right way to go. the last thing I wanted was for him to be suspicious of me. "You're very handsome, I must admit," I replied and he stared at me with sheer disbelief in his eyes.

"If I didn't know better I'd say that you're trying to ask for something." He replied and pinned me with a sta
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