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You Upset Me

Author: K.K.S.
last update Last Updated: 2023-07-27 04:16:39

“It’s you. You upset me…Annoy me.” When a long silence passed with him waiting quietly, she added. “You know nothing.” Her hands fisted and eyes burned molten red as she turned back to him. Her hair twined black from the roots, darkening down the tips. Then silver-blonde coursed over it, back and forth as she tried to control her fury and regain composure.

“Don’t I?” He lifted a brow as he faced her fully. “You’re exhausted, Little Bird.”

“Why would that be?”

“You’re tired of emotions you usually keep so carefully in check running chaotic.”

She stared at him, crossing her arms. “Am I?”

“You’re jealous of women who don’t exist.” He shook his head sadly.

“Don’t they?”

“No.” He breathed.

But the look on her face indicated her skepticism. Without another word she stalked from the room.

“Run, Little Bird, run.”

He heard her chamber door slam decisively behind her. He lifted his head to stare into the darkened

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