st since
Cocktailgate.
“Thirty-two. Why?”
“Curious, that’s all.”
Christian’s jaw tightens. “Don’t be curious about Hyde. I’m just glad the
fucker’s locked up.” It’s almost a reprimand, but I choose to ignore his tone.
“Do you think he’s working with someone?” The thought that someone else
might be involved makes me sick. It would mean this isn’t over.
“I don’t know,” Christian answers, and his jaw tightens once more.
“Maybe someone who has a grudge against you?” I suggest. Holy shit. I hope
it’s not the bitch troll. “Like Elena?” I whisper. I realize I’ve muttered her name
out loud—but only he can hear. I glance anxiously at Kate, but she’s deep in
conversation with Elliot. Elliot looks pissed at her. Hmm.
“You do like to demonize her, don’t you?” Christian rolls his eyes and shakes
his head in disgust. “She may hold a grudge, but she wouldn’t do this kind of
thing.” He pins me with a steady gray gaze.
“Let’s not discuss her. I know she’s not your fa一vorite topic of conversation.”
“Ha一ve you confronted her?” I whisper, not sure if I really want to know.
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“Ana, I ha一ven’t spoken to her since my birthday party. Please, drop it. I don’t
want to talk about her.” He raises my hand and brushes my knuckles with his
lips. His eyes burn into mine, and I know this is not a line of questioning I
should pursue right now.
“Get a room,” Elliot teases. “Oh right—you already ha一ve, but you didn’t need
it for long.” He smirks.
Christian glances up and pins Elliot with a cool glare. “Fuck off, Elliot,” he
says without malice.
“Dude, just telling you how it is.” Elliot’s eyes light up with mirth.
“Like you’d know,” Christian murmurs sardonically, raising an eyebrow.
Elliot grins, enjoying the banter. “You married your first girlfriend.”
Elliot gestures at me.
Oh shit. Where is this going? I flush.
“Can you blame me?” Christian kisses my hand again.
“No.” Elliot laughs and shakes his head.
I flush, and Kate slaps Elliot’s thigh.
“Stop being an ass,” she
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