QueenieMy breath is still uneven as I stare at Caleb, his face so close to mine. The intensity of the moment lingers, thick and heavy, and I can feel the hesitation radiating from him. Slowly, I whisper, “You better not go cold on me now.”He lets out a mock laugh, but it’s strained, almost bitter. “That’s all I know, Queenie,” he says, his voice low. “When there’s a risk King will come back and push me out like he does with everything, I… I’m not sure if I want to take that risk.”I nod, swallowing hard as his words settle between us. “I understand,” I say softly. “But Caleb, King won’t even speak to me. How can he push you out if he’s already locked everyone out?”He looks at me, his jaw tight, the storm in his eyes churning. “I don’t know,” he admits, his voice barely above a whisper.I take a step closer, closing the gap between us, my hand brushing against his arm. “I’m sorry,” I murmur, “for the times I’ve brought King up and not considered how it would make you feel. You’ve do
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