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CHAPTER 181
~Aira's POV~
The evening had been unexpected in every way. From the moment Zade picked me up, his teasing smile and easy confidence had been hard to ignore.
And now, as we stood outside the gates of Snow's mansion, I found myself wishing the night wouldn't end.
"Admit it," Zade said, his deep voice tinged with amusement, "you enjoyed yourself tonight."
I crossed my arms, raising an eyebrow. "You're assuming a lot, don't you think?"
He leaned casually against his car, his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine. "I don't need to assume. You laughed—twice. Hard by the way. I counted."
Heat rose to my cheeks. "You're imagining things."
"Am I?" His smirk deepened, his voice dropping just enough to make my pulse quicken. "I didn't realize I was that entertaining."
