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Sixteen: Trouble.

RAFAEL.

I sneaked up the stairs in nothing but my trousers and my wet shirt hanging across my arms. I was gentle enough to not wake Kayla up but that was only a mission half accomplished because now I was to walk back into my room without waking Veronica too.

My hands grasped around the knob and I pushed it open slowly to avoid the creaking sound. I was careful enough, walking to my bed and slipping beneath the sheets and it was then the lamp turned on.

Veronica reached to it and looked back at me.

“Where have you been?” She asked softly amidst a yawn and I ran my hands through my moist hair.

“I—“ I stuttered, realizing I should have probably come up with an excuse on my way here. “I showered in the guest room after speaking with Lucien” I continued.

“Speaking with Lucien?” She echoed and it was just as confusing to her as it was for me. But as bright as Veronica was, she did have a soft spot for me, allowing my words to settle in her as the truth.

She leaned in for a kiss and then
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