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Chapter 23

“Assuming I want certain things. Why cocoa? Why not a beer?”

“The beer isn’t cold, but if you want one, you can have one.” Og nudged his thigh, giving him a mournful look, and Tristan couldn’t help but smile.

“I don’t drink beer. It was an example.” Aiden sounded annoyed again and folded his arms over his chest—everyone kept doing that tonight, it seemed.

“I’m going to bed.” Tristan waved for Og to follow. He couldn’t wait for this day to be over—for this week to be over.

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Aiden watched Tristan carry Og up the ladder without another word. He should have said yes to the cocoa. He wanted cocoa, but he wanted Tristan to realise what he kept doing.

He paced the little room, back and forth, back and forth. With a sigh, he started towards the ladder. He didn’t know what he should say to Tristan, but he wouldn’t be able to sleep unless they talked.