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–LIA’S POV–
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We dropped Christy home, and then returned to Zane’s, who had decided it would be best if I stay with him for the day. I left my parents a text that I was staying over at Christy’s, and finally, I could tell her to corroborate my story if anyone asked. It felt good to be able to share things with her again. It was a relief to talk to someone who would truly understand what I felt. Someone who had lived their life like me—in the dark, completely oblivious to the truth about the world.
“You good?” Zane asked as we entered his house, closing the door behind him.
I turned to him. “Yeah. Why?”
“I thought after everything that happened, you might be stressed?” He stepped closer and wrapped his arms around my
waist.
“I am,” I said honestly. “But I’m starting to get used to it.”
Zane’s face fell, and he leaned in to rest his forehead against mine. “Please don’t say that, my love. I don’t want you to get used to trouble and worrying. This isn’t–”
“I know,” 1 interrupted, wrapping my arms around his neck. “It’s not the life you wanted for me. But if this is the price I’ve to
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pay to be with you, it’s worth it. I love you, Zane Adams. I wouldn’t change a thing about my life.”
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“Nah, that’s an overstatement,” Zane said. “I know you’re afraid, Lia. And who likes being afraid? No one wants chaos. Wouldn’t you prefer a quiet, peaceful life?”
I smiled at him, reaching up to kiss his nose. “I like peace, of course. But peace can get boring sometimes. At least our lives are interesting.”
Zane chuckled, pulling away to narrow his eyes at me. “You’re crazy, you know that?”
“Little bit.” I nodded.
“A lot.”
“Less than you.” I shrugged, stepping away from him. A thought. struck my mind. “Zane, can I ask you something?”
“Of course.”
“What… what happened to Blake?”
Zane’s expression hardened slightly. “I don’t know.”
“Would you please find out?” I asked.
“Why? How does it matter?”
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I took his hands in mine. “He saved our life, Zane. I know you have every reason to hate him, but if it weren’t for him, we could’ve died.”
Zane raised a brow. “Nice to know how much faith you have in me.”
My eyes widened. “I don’t mean it like that.”
“Then? You clearly said that we’d die if it weren’t for him. You don’t think I would have protected you?”
“I didn’t say we would die, I said we could have. There’s a difference.”
“No, there isn’t.” He tried to walk away, but I quickly moved with him, blocking his way.
“Hey,” I frowned, “don’t do that.”
Zane sighed. “Look, Lia. I would’ve gotten you out of there safe and alive, even without him. Do you understand?”
“I know you would have,” I replied, frowning. “I’m not doubting you, Zane. All I meant is that he saved us. He held them back while we escaped. We should find out if he’s okay, if he’s safe. That’s all. I am in no way comparing your strength or skill to his.”
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“I know that. You just said it out of the kindness of your heart,” Zane muttered, visibly relaxing. “I’m sorry. I got jealous.”
I frowned at him, stepping even closer. “You have no reason to be, Zane. I love you. You are everything to me. I don’t even like him. Have I not made that clear enough?”
“You have,” he nodded. “I’m sorry.” He pulled me to his chest, nuzzling his face into my hair. “Forgive me?”
“It’s okay,” I replied, hugging him back. “Can you find out if he’s alive?”
“I’ll call him.”
“Can you do it now?”
Zane huffed. “Fine. I’ll do it now.”
“Thank you.” I grinned up at him.
He rolled his eyes at me, but smiled anyway, pulling his phone out from his pocket. He dialled his number with one hand, while holding me to his chest with the other. He placed the phone on his ear, kissing the top of my head.
I could hear the caller tone. It rang a few times, but Blake did not answer the call.
“He’s not answering,” Zane said, lowering the phone.
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“Can you try again?”
“Okay.”
Zane called again, but Blake did not pick up.
He shrugged at me.
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“Zane, what if he’s dead or captured?” I asked, my stomach twisting with worry.
“Good riddance.”
“Zane,” I scowled, “don’t say that.”
“Alright, okay. I’m sure he’s not.” He took my shoulders. “Don’t worry, Lia. He will call back. And if he doesn’t, he’ll be at school
tomorrow.”
“And if he’s not?”
“Then we’ll pay him a visit, alright? Please relax. Everything’s fine.”
I frowned, unable to calm myself.
“What’s wrong?” Zane sighed. “You still care about him, don’t you?”
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I lowered my gaze. “It’s not that I care about him. I just… he’s someone I know. Even after what he did, he did put himself in harm’s way to protect us. To protect me. I just don’t want him to get hurt trying to save me.”
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