Chapter 9

Kiana's Pov

“What happened, Kiana?” He stretched his hand to touch me, but I quickly pulled away like he had scalded my hand.

He was shocked at my outburst, but before he could say anything, I heard my voice slowly come out in strangled waves.

“Who – put – that – there?”

“Kiana,” he called out as he made to hold me once again.

“Don't touch me, Mason.” I bit out, my eyes trained on him. “Tell me, who kissed you?” I asked him, my voice raising by a notch.

“What do you mean?” He asked, absolutely looking confused like he had no idea what was going on.

“Why is there a woman's lipstick on your cheek? Mason, who kissed you?” I asked again, engaging his eyes relentlessly.

He scoffed and suddenly broke out in laughter. I felt like he was mocking me, but I waited for him to calm down, still looking intently at me.

“Calm down baby. Your mother just gave me a peck to welcome me. It was nothing.” He said as he pulled out a small, soft white cloth and wiped his cheek clean.

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