Chapter Thirty Eight

Axel released Allen's hand and took the other woman's hand. He bent his head low over her hand and kissed it. A spike of pure jealousy ripped through rosa, It seemed petty and stupid to have that feeling.

Axel didn't owe her anything, if he wanted a woman like that he could have her and what could she do about it? She would never look like that, Rosa knew she would never attain that level of perfection.

"Lisa, you look delightful, as always." He stood up and attempted to release her hand, it was then Rosa saw it, Lisa's fingers tightened on his ever so slightly and the look in her eyes turned to one of pure panic. It was gone in an instant but it niggled at Rosa, she had seen it clearly, hadn't imagined it, but what it meant exactly, she had no idea.

Axel turned towards Rosa, "Allen, I know you've met rosa before."

Rosa stood and moved to him, her legs were still a little unsteady and her throat remained dry, but that was now more a side effect of seeing Allen and meeting Lisa.

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