NovelEnglishCreak- The door swung open, and Hannah emerged.
"Are they gone?" "Yeah, con over and take a seat.
"Bryson guided her back to the table and settled in himself.
Kohen's gaze held a hint of curiosity as he studied Hannah.
"Bry seems pretty protective of you.
Is there more to your relationship?" Bryson shot him a sharp look.
"Are you prying now?" "Oh, Bry's getting defensive.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKohen raised his hands innocently, turning to Hannah.
"I'm sorry if I overstepped.
Didn't mean to intrude.
" Hannah waved it off graciously.
"No worries.
We're all friends here.
I don't mind.
"Hey, Bry! Your girlfriend's quite friendly.
Quit acting so tough.
" After exchanging a glance with Kohen, Bryson turned to Hannah.
"So, what brings you here tonight?" "I've been itching to explore.
I heard Jade Paradise in Caditown was worth checking out, so here I am.
"Really?" Bryson arched an eyebrow.
"So there's something going on, and you're keepingout of the Loop?" Hannah cast a playful glance at Bryson, a mischievous glint dancing in her eyes.
"Have you been keeping secrets from me?" Their eyes locked in a silent exchange, a flicker of electricity passing between them, momentarily quieting Kohen's restless presence.
Observing the dynamic between them, he couldn't help but speculate.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmInitially presuming Bryson and Hannah were romantically involved, the palpable tension suggested a more intricate narrative.
Bryson yielded to Hannah's probing gaze, a helpless gesture as he rubbed his forehead.
"What brings you here?" "I heard smembers of the organization were stationed here, so I decided to pay them a visit.
" Bryson wasn't buying it.
"Did you really need two guys downstairs to create a diversion while you snuck up to the second floor?"
"I'm a naturally curious person," Hannah replied nonchalantly though Bryson doubted she'd unveil any truths tonight.
Reluctant to press her further, he glanced downstairs, observing the vigilant guards patrolling the booths below. "They're keeping watch.
You've made it upstairs, but leaving may prove tricky.
Hannah followed his gaze, observing the diligent guards under the subdued Lighting.
Four of them stationed near the stair entrance added an extra layer of security.
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