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53. Scared for him

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Adrian's Pov

The car door clicked shut behind me, muffling the sounds of the world outside. I leaned my head against the cool glass of the window, hoping it would ease the ache behind my eyes. Gregory didn’t say anything as he started the engine.

A few minutes into the drive, Nikolai finally spoke. “Do you remember what happened yesterday?”

I bit my bottom lip, avoiding his gaze.

The truth buzzed just beneath my skin, I remembered fragments. Flashes.

The kind that burned behind your eyelids and refused to go away. But saying I remembered would only invite more questions, and I wasn’t ready for those.

Until I finally knew what had happened, if I really did kiss him. I thought staying silent would be much better.

He wouldn't fault me for what I didn't know?

“I don’t,” I lied, keeping my voice even. My fingers curled in my lap, forcing myself to look calm.

Nikolai turned slightly, watching me too carefully, like he was searching for something beneath my words.

I met his eyes, then as
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