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75. Back On Track

Author: Kiki Jones
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-06 00:44:11

HAYLEE

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“Haylee?”

The woman with Jose called out with disbelief, or should I say confusion? Because she looked like she was trying to understand why I was there, and as much as I wanted to tell her that I was asking myself the same question, I was numb because a big part of me already knew why she was there.

Hell! They both exuded the undeniable scent of sex.

I breathed, “I'm sorry to have interrupted you. I better go—”

“No, wait a second!” I have come to know that voice and maybe loved it.

But right now, I couldn't even look her in the eyes because she reeked of my best friend's scent and of the man who confessed his feelings to me less than a month ago.

They both reeked of sex.

If it was someone else, I wouldn't have cared, even though it proved that Jose could be just as bad as Sylas was trying to tell me. But this was someone who had vowed to be my friend even when I wasn't ready to be hers.

This was Benita for goddess’ sake!

I couldn't stand seeing her half-naked and di
Kiki Jones

Hi, dearests. Thank you for reading. Please don't forget to vote, comment and leave a review. Love, Kiki

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