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32. Handcuffed and helpless

last update Huling Na-update: 2025-03-08 00:36:39
Silence.

That was all that filled the car during the ride back home.

Nikolai's body was rigid as he sat beside me. His fists were so tightly clenched on his lap that his knuckles turned white. The driver sensed the tension in the air. He kept his gaze forward, ensuring he made no sound.

The silence was so thick I could hear my own heartbeat.

The silence was so thick that I could hear my own heartbeat.

Nikolai stepped out the moment the car pulled up in front of his mansion. Before the driver could reach my side, he yanked the door open. His dark, challenging eyes met mine, daring me to defy him.

I hesitated for only a second before sighing and stepping out. I was stuck with him—for now.

He strode inside the house while I followed at a slower pace, but as soon as we reached the living hall, I stopped.

I had no intention of entering that room with him tonight. I would be spending the night on the couch.

"Come inside the room," he ordered

I crossed my arms to my chest and looked away.
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Valerie Crabtree
this is soo good! I can't wait to find out how they are connected. I'm confused though as to why she she first believed nickolai about Dimitri killing her family and then she doesn't. did I miss something?
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