Chapter 128: Friends

~Emerald~

I looked up and met James' eyes. It is still filled with anger and I know because of Calvin that I mentioned earlier.

“I understand what Calvin did to you, but he already asked forgiveness of me. He was the reason that Gideon never touched me. I felt safe when he's around because Calvin was doing his best to keep us safe from your evil step-brother!” I uttered, my tone rises.

I just can't stop myself from overreacting upon remembering everything that Gideon did to me. It still infected my mind.

“He protected you?” James asked, his brows were furrowed as he looked at me.

I nodded my head, a smile flashes to my face. His dark expression softened, James took my hands and held it. I just felt my heart sounded so fast when he kissed the back of it.

“I'm sorry if I wasn't there when Gideon is hurting you. I wouldn't let him do that to you and I promised I could kill him!” James hiss, his eyes are dark as the night.

I bit my bottom lips, controlling my tears not to fall from