Chapter 73: Between us

Bg music recommendation: Play with Fire by Sam Tinnesz

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My eyes searched for him in the darkness. This man was always dressed in black, like someone had died. Fang's hands were gently pressing me against the wall, and he let go. "Are you okay?" He asked, in his casual tone. Surprisingly, he had kept a distance from me or he somehow always finds a reason to pin me and get close.

His question could have had many meanings. Fang might have read through my mind how I was injured, but the first thing that crossed my head was what happened a few minutes back in my room when Channing was present. "Y-Ya, about what?" I wasn't thinking straight in Fang's presence for some reason.

My eyes went to check behind him where the village was. We were standing on the deck of my house, which was clearly visible from the village.