Chapter 40: Save Me

Save Me

LUKE POV

I was a thick stew of emotions by the time we left the coffee shop; the rhythmic thump, thump of my heart pulsing in my ear spreading wet heat all over my body.

My chest felt lighter, my muscles less sore; like a heavy weight had been lifted off my back.

I tried to remember the last time I felt like this; and no, I couldn't find it. Not even the Grammies could make me feel this... Young.

But what actually made me want to laugh out loud was the satisfaction at the thought of Kenya being less mad at me.

I didn’t know if I should be laughing or slapping myself in the face for actually feeling whatever it was I was feeling for the little vixen.

But watching her settle in the passenger’s seat of the car I got her, with that small smile on her face as she watched the passing scenery… I somehow felt content, like there was a gaping hole that’s been filled inside of me. I knew the void all too well and tried filling it with alcohol and meaningless sex. But right n