Maya's POV The moment our gaze met, Jaxon's face went pale, his mouth hung open slightly. But just as quickly, his expression became unreadable.Did he recognise me?Of course, he did.I swallowed hard, my chest beating louder than a war drum. My hands tremble slightly. Holy. Shit! I had screwed my step brother.Mother leaned closer. “Maya, don't be rude. Say Hello,” she whispered, her breath warm against mine. Her voice pulled me out of my thoughts and I forced a smile at him, extending my hand. “I'm Maya.“Jaxon smirked darkly before taking my hand. “I'm Jaxon,” he said, his voice so smooth, so calm, like we've never even crossed paths before. “It's nice to meet you.“His touch sends sparks through me, so I quickly withdraw my hand.“Same here,” I replied. His eyes lingered on me, burning me so fiercely that I didn't realise when I grabbed a drink from a passing waitress and gulped it down.“Would you take it easy with the alcohol,” Mother scolded.I didn't say anything. My g
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