33. Princess

Cassandra Salvatore

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I watched as Rowan's face scrunched up in confusion before it settled in realization.

"What do you mean your ex? Was he the guy you were with when you met us?"

"Yeah," I answered briefly, hoping he wouldn't ask any more questions about it. Of course, he did.

"So why was he hanging around your apartment? Is he harassing you?"

Rafael coming to Jules' apartment every day should be considered harassment but I didn't want Rowan to worry which was why I brushed it off. "No, he's not."

"But he was chasing your friend."

"Jules." She imputed from the back seat.

"Hello, Jules." He smiled at her through the rearview mirror, turning back to me immediately after. "Why was he chasing her then?"

"It's nothing. He wants to talk to me but I blocked him."

"Is that all?"

"Yeah."

I didn't know how the Valentino brothers always knew but somehow Rowan felt I was lying. His hand landed on my thigh and he squeezed in a warning. "Princess, what did I say to you about lying?"

Panicked,