Chapter 523. Consider That Kiss Your Repayment

“It’s you...”

Alicia set the tray down and walked over to him, lowering her voice. “Don’t say anything. We’re getting you out of here.”

“Getting me out? Weren’t you the one who said you wouldn’t care if I died?”

Zeke was stunned. He’d known Alicia for a long time, but after he made it clear that his heart belonged to Caitlin, things between them had gone downhill. They’d fought, stopped speaking for ages. The last time they spoke was when he got shot—she was the one who removed the bullet and cared for him.

But before his wounds had healed, he insisted on leaving Shadow Moon Pavilion to go find Caitlin. Alicia had cursed him out, swearing she’d never care what happened to him again.

“I did say that,” Alicia snapped. “But you’re not dead, are you? Must be my rotten luck and a moment of poor judgment. Ugh. Guess I’ve got nothing better to do than save your sorry ass!”

Her mouth was harsh, but her actions were anything but. Underneath the attitude, s