Chapter 75

ELOISE

It was dawn when we left his penthouse, and we were now listening to the the FM radio, playing an acoustic song as we drove to my place. But, I just couldn’t shake off the feeling of slight discomfort.

I recalled what Blaire told me in the restroom that night. I couldn’t help but wonder what her intentions were, what she was trying to achieve, and why she pretended to be interested in me.

As I was lost in my thoughts, Adam held my hand, gently stroking the back of it with his thumb before bringing it to his lips for a kiss.

“What’s the matter? You're quiet,” he asked, but I was too preoccupied to respond immediately.

“I’m just thinking,” I said.

“Tell me about it." His eyes sparkled with amusement as if the events of last night had revealed a more vulnerable side to him, which he usually kept hidden behind his alpha exterior.

I wasn’t sure if I wanted to ruin his mood, but I knew I had to mention it.

“Blaire talked to me at the party,” I confessed.

He gritted his teeth. “What