ZAREX I harshly dragged Brando out of Lorabel's house. My anger simmered just below the surface, and I might lash out in front of my woman if I didn't leave her house immediately. The sight of him getting close to her was unbearable. My mind was racing with possessiveness, and I couldn't stand the thought of him making a move on the woman I've had my eyes on. But what made things complicated was Brando's secret. He was pretending to be gay to keep a low profile while watching over Faye, our boss's wife, on campus. It was a clever ruse, but it meant he had to keep his distance from Lorabel, no matter how drawn to her he might seem. As we stepped out into the cool evening air, I couldn't help but feel a mix of frustration and protectiveness. I knew Brando's situation was delicate, but se