"I told you before, Jaxon." Luke's tone sharpened. "It's not your place to worry about Ivy. We are here for that."
He stepped closer, breathing harshly as his temper boiled, his gaze unwavering. "Don't cross the line you shouldn't. You are engaged to Emma, not Ivy. I expect you to stay loyal to her."
With that, Luke turned and walked away, leaving Jaxon staring at his back.
Jaxon ran a hand over his face, exhaling sharply. He understood where Luke was coming from. Emma was his sister, his protectiveness was justified.
Yet, he couldn't shake off the undeniable pull he felt towards Ivy. It was persistent and unsettling, something he wasn't sure he could resist.
Another wave of frustration rose within him as his gaze, heavy with unspoken longing, drifted back to her door.
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