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MALIA

I clenched the side of my dress, feeling unease and my heart is pounding fast.

"I asked you a question, Malia." Ivan said.

"I wasn't...." I paused.

He raised his brows.

"He...I was...." God, my heart is beating very fast. I can't speak well.

He arched his brows. "What? Can't you speak?" He asked.

I shook my head.

"What?" He asked.

I looked down.

"You know what?" He asked.

I looked at him.

"Just go to the quarters." He said.

I felt slightly relieved.

"Th..thank you." I stuttered as I made a step to walk past him and head towards the door, but somehow I missed a step and was about meeting the floor.

I gasped, my heart dropping as I expect to fall on the floor but strong arms caught me.

I let out a breath, my eyes closed and I am breathing hard.

I opened my eyes and saw Ivan's blue eyes, looking at mine with worry.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

I nodded.

He kept staring at me.

His eyes moved from my eyes to my lips. He arched his brows but shook his head like he try