Chapter Ninety seven

“I can't betray Irene" I voiced out my pain. Cole cupped my face and made the ‘shiii’ sound. " You are not betraying anybody, Madison. You are telling me if you want me or not. Do you want us? “ He asked, staring without blinking. My throat went dry and my joints numb. I looked away but he held back my face. “Do you like me half as much as I love you?" He asked.

I shamelessly nodded ‘yes’ and that was the beginning of the drama. Cole smiled extremely satisfied and hugged me tightly. “I love you Maddie" he kissed my hair. That night was the longest night for me. Even in Cole's arms, I found it really difficult to blink my eyes. “Why? What's wrong? Cole's voice deepened. He turned on the lamp and supported himself with his hand.

"You have been awake, you don't like the mattress? You are not comfortable with me here? I could use the couch if you don't mind” he suggested. I rolled my eyes and hissed. Cole was always fond of blaming himself for everything and it was bor