Chapter Forty Eight

The mug, now empty, was placed back on the tray.

“I thought you don’t drink hot chocolate, you know being manly.” I teased him. I had been unable to finish the drink, he had offered to empty the mug for me.

“I offered to help you out, that’s a manly act.” He replied.

“Yeah right.” I eyed him, teasing him with my smile.

“You’re so ungrateful. You should be thanking me.” He went back to making himself comfortable on the bed, it suddenly reminded me of Lucas and how he also assumed that position whenever he came into my room. My eyes stung and I blinked them back. Baron was here to comfort me and I should appreciate him, not thinking of things that would only bring me more painful memories.

Plastering a smile on my face, willing to play along and let Baron fulfill his reason for coming with me to my room. “You’re just mad I’m questioning your manliness.”

“No one can question my manly abilities.” Edging closer, he said in a low voice. “They’re top-notch.”

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