"Of course. I always have one," she replied with a grin. "Just so you know, from now on, I'll always protect you."

She put her phone down on the side table before lying next to me. There was space between us, as she was still as picky as always. She didn’t like anyone close to her except Mason and Ash.

Of all people, I never expected Evangeline to say that.

I didn’t speak; I just looked at her. She knew I was staring intensely at her, probably why she wasn’t looking back.

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