Chapter 31

He was holding a black collar just like the last time. But it was much larger than the last. My heartbeat quickened. We did it before but why it was scary this time? Was it because he was really mad right now?

Zach half smiled. "Are you afraid, Iris?" he asked as he played with the handle in front of me.

I was almost catching my breath. "No," I lied.

"Do you still trust me?" he asked, then lowered down so we were in the same level

I didn't know why he's asking me that. He knew what my answer would be even in situation like this.

"I do..." I stared at him. "Even if you're mad at me right now, I still trust you."

His eyes darkened. "Trust and honesty are big words, Iris. You can't just say you are when you're feeling not. You have to be honest so you'll avoid getting hurt."

I swallowed. It was as if all the alcohol had disappe