Chapter 41 Chapter 40

She blinks, confused. "Did I do something wrong?"

"No. You didn’t do anything."

"Then? Why did you pull away?"

"It’s late, Chloe. Good night." I turn to leave.

But her hand grabs my wrist, firm, forcing me to stop. The touch is warm, urgent. "Why do you have to be like this? Always so closed off...

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