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Chapter 024

Reese

Before I could even take the first step to the stairs, the door threw open, and Enzo stepped inside.

I panicked, and as I moved up, my foot missed the first step, causing me to close my eyes and prepare for the hard impact, but before I could fall to the ground, two arms caught me.

''You’re very reckless...'' he murmured in my ear, and I breathed, becoming dizzy from his touch. ''Wait, have you been drinking?''

I knew he could smell the alcohol emanating from me, and I had to get away from him immediately, but he wouldn’t let me when I tried to break free from his hold.

''Stay...'' he murmured, wrapping his arms around my waist, which made me clench my inner walls as if I was ready to receive him.

''Enzo...'' I whispered back, my eyes flickered to his mouth, watching his tongue brush over his lower lip tantalizingly.

''You need to rest...'' he said, and I rolled my eyes when he scooped me up and carried me bridal style before he ascended the stairs. ''Liza explained
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