Chapter 357
1 met Soren’s gaze directly.
The morning light streamed through the window and settled on his eyes. His pupils caught the light, cafesting like pearls. His smile was warm and surriny, and his throat was irresistibly seductive
I felt both warm and fuzzy, moved and uneasy.
Before I could stop myself, the words tumbled out. “What will you do if your grandfather is against string together?”
So many things had suggested that his grandfather might the obstacle between us. I’d been thinking abou for days, but I still couldn’t come up with a plan to change les mind.
Soren laughed as if the thought didn’t bother him at all. Instead, he asked, “What would you for her you gaine break up with me immediately?”
I couldn’t bring myself to answer yes.
He pinched my cheek with the hand he’d used to pat my head–almost like a warning “Don’t even think o Taylor! I won’t agree to it!”
“But what will you do? Go against your family?” I countered.
I knew the Kenways were a loving bunch, nothing like the toxic Joneses. The last thing I wanted was to ente cause of a rift between Soren and his family.
I couldn’t bear the guilt if that happened. It would crush me
“I’ll persuade him,” Soren said.
“What if you can’t persu- Mmf!”
He kissed me to stop my questioning.
My eyes widened. There were people in the apartment, watching us!
I shoved him away. “Dude, people can see us!”
“So what? I’m kissing my girlfriend, not my mistress,” he retorted.
I stared at him, flustered.
“Don’t overthink it, okay? Whatever happens, I’ll protect you.”
He started the car, and we drove off.
We reached the estate by 11:00 p.m.
The weather had been beautiful lately, and today was no exception. It was warm enough to make you think Spring had arrived.
The Kenway residence was already decorated for the Brigidlia Festival, with fresh flowers blooming in the garden.
Soleil, knowing I was coming, waited outside.
As soon as she saw me, she waved and rushed over. “Taylor–oh my God, you look gorgeous! Did my brother
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forget his name the first time he saw you?”
I smiled and shot a glance at Soren. “How’s your hand?”
I inspected it. There was still a red spot, but it didn’t look like a burn.
“The medicine worked wonders, so it’ll be fine,” she chirpel, leading me inside. “Mom’s been waiting for you! She invited Chef Remy to make your favorite again!”
I grinned in gratitude. To think that Lisbeth still cared about me made me realize I’d been overthinking
We entered the living room, where Lisbeth relaxed on the couch.
“Taylor, good to see you,” she greeted, beckoning me over. ‘It’s been a while.”
