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Alex called me the minute I got to my room. It was as if he were keeping watch on me to know when I would be alone. Letting out a frustrated sigh at the flash of his name on my screen, I answered the call.

“Hello?” I yawned, stretching my muscles. The conversation with Viktor drained me more than I thought it would.

“Aithan, where are you?” He sounded urgent, a tone that I would never associate with him. Alex had always kept his cool with me unless he was confessing his love for me.

“At home. Where else?” I plopped down on my bed, the soft mattress enveloping me in its comfort. “What's wrong? Why did you call? Don't tell me you missed me?” I lifted a brow, a hint of amusement dancing in my voice.

“I do, but it's not that. I have something to tell you. Can you meet me at my casino in a few?”

“Coincidentally, I also have something to tell you.” I got up from the bed. “Your call couldn't have come at a more perfect time.”

“Okay. See you then.”

He disconnected. I pocketed my phone before
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