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Past and present

Author: Yusuf I. Jnr
last update publish date: 2025-08-10 06:46:09

‎Selene had the kitchen alive as she hurriedly put together Clara's favorite-- Homemade steak stir-fry meals.

‎Her frivolous sister was arriving in town today.

‎She had called just yesterday, announcing in a sugary voice on the phone that she'd be touching down by today. Selene had nodded through it, offered polite sounds, and hung up before she said something regretful. But now the moment had arrived.

‎As Selene stir-fried the tender meat with fresh veggies that caused a mouth-watering a
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Clara is soo me lol
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    ‎The drive to school was considerably quieter than usual.‎‎At least on Liam's side.‎‎Kyle noticed it almost immediately.‎‎The boy sat in the passenger seat staring out the window, occasionally shifting in his seat and then pretending he hadn't. Every few minutes, he'd let out a sigh for absolutely no reason before falling silent again.‎‎Kyle smirked.‎‎Liam was trying very hard to act normal. Unfortunately, Kyle had been a teenage boy once. He knew exactly what this looked like.‎‎"Nervous?"‎‎Liam nearly jumped, "What?"‎‎Kyle kept his eyes on the road,"You're nervous."‎‎"I'm not nervous."‎‎"Sure."‎‎"I'm not!"‎‎Kyle studied him briefly, then nodded solemnly."Of course, you're not. You're just silent for no reason."‎‎Silence.‎‎Liam didn't respond like he always would. ‎‎"You kissed a girl, Liam. You didn't start a war." Kyle said in the end.‎‎The boy slumped lower into his seat, sighing in defeat,"I know. But it just feels weird to face her after all that."

  • Chasing the Alpha I Once Rejected    Family

    ‎Morning sunlight spilled through the curtains in long golden streaks, painting Selene's bedroom in warm hues. For the first time in what felt like forever, she woke without anxiety squeezing her chest.‎‎The events of the past weeks felt distant now. Not gone, but quieter.‎‎Beside her, Kyle was still asleep.‎‎Selene turned slightly, studying his face. Even relaxed, there was something strong about him. The stubborn set of his jaw. The faint scar near his eyebrow. The way he seemed larger than the bed itself.‎‎A smile tugged at her lips.‎‎Carefully, she leaned over and pressed a soft kiss against his forehead.‎‎Kyle's eyelids fluttered, "This," he muttered sleepily, "is always a nice thing to wake up to."‎‎Selene laughed.‎‎Kyle opened one eye, "Morning, sweetie." he greeted.‎‎Selene rolled her eyes, but the smile remained, "Morning".‎‎Kyle stretched experimentally,"Hah! Now that was a night." ‎‎ Selene smiled, remembering the wildness of the night, "I know, right?

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