Chapter 99 – Forgiveness–2
lying, I swear.”
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“You think I do not know about the tricks, Blake?” Zane chuckled. “I know you know how to stabilise your heartbeat to avoid getting caught while lying.”
“I am not lying,” Blake cried, looking at me again. “Lia, forget everything after the day you found out the truth. Think about the time we spent together before that happened. You knew me, Lia. We were friends. You… you liked me, I know you did. If I was always such a piece of shit, do you not think you would’ve been able to tell?”
“The excuses are sad at this point, Blake,” Sheila spoke up again.
“You’re really trying to manipulate her into believing that
did was because of something The Order infected
whatever you you with?”
“I’m telling the truth,” Blake said, his voice breaking into a sob again. “I am not manipulating her. None of you were attacked by that wolf the way I was. It infected me!” Blake’s eyes flashed a deep red for a second, and I sucked in a breath.
Zane too, tensed up, and the Hounds immediately stepped closer to them, ready to defend their Alpha.
“I love her,” Blake cried, seeming oblivious to what just happened. “I love her so much. Lia, I love you. I would never try to hurt you. That wasn’t me. I swear that wasn’t me. You have to
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Chapter 99 Forgiveness–2
believe me, please.”
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I glanced around the cafeteria, which was filled with chatter now. I wasn’t sure how much of our conversation they could hear, but by the amused looks on their faces, it was obvious they thought we were idiots from whatever parts they heard too.
“Please, Lia,” Blake dropped to his knees now, making my eyes widen.
Now there were laughs and chuckles, and people pulled out. their phones.
“Please, forgive me, Lia. I would never harm you. I would never even consider it. You are everything to me, I feel the exact same way about you as Zane does. If you trust him, if you believe his feelings, then believe mine too. You can be with him, you’ve chosen him already. I can see it. The mark isn’t necessary. I can see it in your eyes that you’ve given him your heart. But please, I need to be around you, Lia. I—I am losing my mind. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. You’re the only person, the only thing that makes me see things clearly. Please, Lia. I’m begging. for your forgiveness–”
“Alright!” I cried, frowning down at him. “Stop. Just… just stand up, please.”
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