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Chapter 25

Author: Gem
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-28 18:12:45

Brandon’s POV

The store was way too quiet when I stepped out of the fitting room. The kind of quiet that made my skin itch. I leaned against a clothing rack, scrolling through my phone, pretending like I wasn’t listening for every small sound coming from Cameron’s dressing room.

He’d been in there for a while. Longer than he should’ve been.

I told myself he was fine. That he just needed a second to breathe. But my fingers twitched at my side, restless.

The truth? I didn’t trust anyone around him.

And right on cue, trouble slithered into view.

Drake walked to me like he owned the place.

Great, what the hell did he want from him?

“Brandon,” he greeted, his voice all syrupy fake concern. “Mind if we talk?”

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. “I kinda do, actually.”

He ignored me, stepping closer like a shark scenting blood.

“I just want to check in,” he said, his smile sharp enough to cut glass. “I know being around Cameron can be... exhausting.”

My spine stiffened. “He’s not exhausting
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