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Chapter 34: Finding Out
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Clay's POVLucian’s gaze flicked to me, the disappointment clear in his eyes. He wasn’t ready to let her go yet, not after the progress they’d made.“Scarlett,” he said softly, reaching out. She paused, looking down at him, her face a mix of shyness and apprehension. It was clear she was still processing everything, still carrying the scars of past hurt. But Lucian’s expression held a quiet plea, and though he didn’t say anything more, I could see the hope in his gaze.“Please stay a bit. Maxwell and Clay just got home,” Lucian pleaded, his voice soft, and she looked over at me, gauging my expression. I smiled and added, “Please.” After a brief hesitation, she nodded, and I poured her a small drink.“This’ll warm you up,” I said, handing her the glass, but as I was about to pass it to her, a thought hit me. If Thomas’s reports had been false, then maybe Scarlett didn’t drink as we’d assumed. I paused, curiosity getting the better of me. “Scarlett, be honest with me… when did you have
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Scarlett’s POVI rested my hands on his shoulders, feeling the pull yet still cautious. “I… I want you too, Maxwell,” I whispered softly, “but I just need a bit more time.”Maxwell’s eyes softened, his gaze understanding as he nodded, holding me close. He respected my hesitation, and in that moment, I felt that maybe—just maybe—I was safe here, that this bond we were building could be real. The warmth of his embrace reassured me, and I allowed myself to lean into the comfort, trusting that they were willing to wait until I was truly ready.I slipped off Maxwell’s lap and returned to my seat, feeling the weight of both Clay and Lucian’s gazes on me. My cheeks flushed, and I kept my eyes down, the intensity of the moment lingering.“We can’t wait to make you ours, Scarlett,” Lucian said softly, his tone laced with a warmth and patience I hadn’t expected from him. His words, so genuine and gentle, caught me off guard.“I’m sorry I spent so much time hating and despising you instead of ge
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