Chapter 95

"Mm."

I was about to say something when he added softly, "I can't help it. I can't stop myself from wanting to be close to you, to take care of you, and yeah... even flirt with you."

He had a point. If love was something you could control, even gods wouldn't stand a chance against it.

For a moment, I didn't know what to say, but Hayden let go of me.

"Make sure you drink plenty of water when you get inside. And if you need anything, just call me," he said.

He pointed at my bag. "Your keycard—I'll get the door for you."

"No need," I said, snapping out of my thoughts and stepping back to put some distance between us. "I've got it."

I quickly fumbled for the keycard, swiped it, and slipped inside. Leaning against the door, I stood there for a bit, trying to pull myself together.

By the time Demi got back, I was already in bed. She moved around quietly, probably trying not to wake me.

I kept my eyes shut because I wasn't in the mood to talk. I could hear her muttering under her bre