Chapter 19: Damian

The second those words are out of my mouth I regret them. I feel like a prick for what I’ve just said. In my defense, I’m upset. I think I have every right to be, but I’ll admit those words were spoken purely in anger.

“Don’t say that to me Damian” she says very quietly.

“Oh!, I should probably book you after Gerald. Huh? What do you think about that?”

Am I hurt by this revelation? You better believe I am.

Does it lessen the feelings I have for her?

Surprisingly not in the slightest.

I’m so focused on the tears that are now pooling in her beautiful jade green eyes that I don’t even see her raise her hand until it connects hard with the side of my face.

A small sob escapes her as she sidesteps me and runs down the hall. My shoulders slump as my hand comes up to rub my stinging cheek. I need to go after her. At the very least, I need to apologize for my outburst.

“Emily wait!” I call out, as I follow her.

She runs up the main staircase and I’m hot on her heels. I need to