The CEO’s pants might tear

Alice’s face turned red with disapproval. “How can you bully me for feeding you deliciousness, Snugglebug?!” She faked a cry and I loved it as her stomach danced with the motion.

“Must be a good book.” I nodded at the novel in her hand since she was keenly engrossed in it earlier.

Alice brought it closer to her face as if she wanted me to read it on it. “It's dark romance but it's my type. The female lead falls in love with the villain she hated.”

A wave of goosebumps hit me. I pointed at the counter. "I got us a variety, so dig in whenever you're ready. I'll just freshen up a bit," I said, heading towards my room to escape the sudden uneasiness I felt.

It was as if Alice was giving me a prophecy. However, I knew I’d rather choke on my blood than fall for Shawn again. He was as rotten as he was back then still yet.

Entering my room, I closed the door behind me and took a deep breath. “No panic attacks this time, Calist.” I urged myself.

I had not the least idea which was worse; pursui