Chapter forty five.

Emily's POV.

My eyes flew wide open in shock as his words streamed into my ears.

He flashed me the most flirtatious smile I have ever seen on him, stroking my hands gently. "I know you do pumpkin, I've tried hard to ignore it but I can't anymore."

Suddenly, the spark I felt was replaced with a strong wave of fear sweeping over me.

No!

This can't be happening.

I can't be feeling this way for someone I met barely few months ago.

It was more heart shattering knowing that I actually wanted it.

I felt disgusted.

I shouldn't feel this way for another man who isn't Liam, despite the divorce.

Why does faith enjoy punishing me so brutally? Why does it bless me with something good and then make it impossible to truly call mine? Why does it feel like life generally doesn't want to see me stable and happy?

I quickly withdrew my hand from his and recoiled back in the bed.

"Adrian, please, I can't do this now," I breathed out in a low voice, I could barely hear myself. I was overcome by the ext