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Kaiden

I took another step, desperate to leave this entire night behind me, to pretend none of this had happened.

Embarassment was wearing me down as if it was a heavy cloak that I wore.

But my legs wouldn’t move.

A sick, twisting feeling settled deep in my gut, anchoring me to the spot. It was a selfish thought, a fucking thought shouldn’t have crossed my mind but it did.

I kept wondering why he sent me away because the last time I checked, we had a good time when we fucked and he was just going to turn me away.

My fists clenched at my sides as I turned back sharply, eyes locking onto his very annoying unbothered expression.

“Do you still like Sage?” I demanded, “Is that why you’re refusing me?”

His jaw tightened, but his face remained impassive. “That’s none of your business.”

“It is my business,” I snapped. “It’s very much my business because Sage is my best friend.”

A dry chuckle left his lips. “Your best friend?” he repeated, his voice dripping in mockery. “If you were really hi
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