Kade’s POV: “Well…” she dragged the word out, a deliberate tease. “Sooner than you think.” “This week?” I asked, my brow furrowing despite my attempt to look indifferent. My arms were still crossed, a shield over my chest. “Maybe,” Aria shrugged, a mischievous smirk playing on her lips. “Next week?” I pressed, needing something concrete, a date to anchor the sudden, unwelcome hollow feeling in my gut. “Hey,” she laughed softly, sinking back into the couch cushions, that infuriating smirk still in place. “You’ll know when you know, okay?” What the hell did that even mean? “And what does that mean?” I asked, looking down at her where she lay, a picture of smug satisfaction. She fake-cleared her throat, the smirk widening. “It means I’ll leave when you least expect it.” “Hmm,” I hummed, squinting my eyes. A slow realization dawned on me. “You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?” “Maybe, maybe not,” she laughed, her eyes sparkling with victory. I broke into a light smil
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