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Chapter 39

Author: ~Thelma~
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I was tongue tied. I stared at Duncan like he was speaking gibberish I couldn't understand.

“I don't….” I stuttered “what do you mean?”

He leaned back, his head resting on his bed frame before turning again to meet my face.

“I was only kidding, Tori” he let out a small laugh.

He was what?

“You're a horrible person” I stated, staring him dead in the eyes with a frown on my face.

“Most of the time, Yes” he turned to his food on the nightstand “can I?”

Was he being serious?

“You look cute when you're upset” he teased, picking up his food.

“I'm starting to like that demon side better” I muttered and he almost choked on his food, holding back his laughter.

“I'd advise you be careful with that side of me”

I tilted my head, curiosity kicking in “Why's that? Gonna hurt me?”

He frowned, placing his spoon down “what? My temper isn't as stupid as that. I wouldn't do such a thing”

“Awwn, you're getting sweet” I poked his cheeks.

He attempted to hide his smile with an eye roll, but I could tell a
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