Chapter 128

KADE’S POV The woman blinked up at me, her familiar green eyes wide. “I—huh?” I heard a groan as the man struggled to push himself off the floor. Without sparing him a glance, my leg shot out and connected with his jaw. He crashed back to the floor, out cold. She diverted her gaze to him and sighed. “Thank you,” she gushed, turning back to me. “He asked to buy me a drink and wouldn’t leave when I said no.” I frowned at the sound of her voice. This woman looked like Clara, but she…wasn’t. Clara’s voice was soft, slightly husky, not high-pitched. I blinked, clearing away the fog of alcohol. They had the same fiery red hair, dark green eyes, cute button nose, and pouty lips, but she wasn’t Clara. “You’re not Clara,” I said out loud because I needed to hear the affirmation. She nodded slowly. “My name is Chloe.” I swore softly, taking a step back. This entire day had been so centered on the topic of Clara that I was seeing her in strangers’ faces. “Sorry,” I murmured, turning away. “Wait!”