Chapter 75 - Presenting Her

KNOX

I’ve left Aria sleeping in my bed after our eventful afternoon while I head down to check on Jory. I meet Merrick coming out of the south wing and I stop, “I hope you didn’t go in there and upset him.”

“Actually, he was upset at first, but we talked and now we are good. Believe me, I’m mad at myself for all three of us.” He sighs.

“Well, you may want to figure your shit out soon because Aria is hurt that you won’t touch her.”

“It’s only been a day, Knox. I can’t forgive myself that easily.” He’s in pain, I can tell but I can’t feel bad for him because what he did was unacceptable. The only reason why I’m not laying into him is because of Aria.

“For Aria’s sake, you can at least be with her while one of us is involved as well. It doesn’t just have to be you, alone.” I tell him and he smiles sadly.

“I wish people would understand me when I say I’m punishing myself. Do you think I don’t want her? I want Aria with every cell in my body, Knox. Just give me time to forgive myself;