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81. Strange

Author: RJ Cross
last update Last Updated: 2023-07-17 08:03:06

KEIRA:

I understand he could not answer me right away. That question might be something which was he did not know the answer.

"Forget it, Lennox. Why does it matter anyway?"

Lennox had a faraway look on his face as if he was contemplating what to answer.

"That's okay, Lennox. Pretend I did not ask you about it."

I was about to close the window when Lennox opened his mouth and said, "You are currently occupying the space next to Zoe."

Next to Zoe, huh?

Was it a lie or not?

If it wasn't…Not bad. I was expecting I was at the corner of his heart or I did not have a space anywhere. Maybe I earned a spot because I was his mate or something like that. It was his beast who had feelings for me. Not the human side.

Lennox looked at me nervously. "Are you disappointed?"

I was even surprised I had a spot.

"Is that the truth?"

"It is, love. I told you there will be no lies between us."

"O-okay." I pushed the door. Again. "I will be going then. Thanks for the free ride."

"Keira..."

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