Chapter 33

Sarah

I look at David, thinking he has lost his mind once and for all.

- What truth?

- I didn't feel like going to training, and then I didn't feel like going home, and I hid at your house.

I shake my head.

- Simon will not be satisfied with that answer.

- If he doesn't like the answer, then don't ask the damn question.

I chuckle but walk over to the bed and sit down.

As if attracted by a magnet, he sits on the bed, exposing his bare chest.

- You can't come here tonight.

- Why?

- Because without your father telling you, it's not safe.

- So I make him send you to pick me up.

- That doesn't guarantee you'll come here.

He huffs, but then he looks at me, and I see hope in his eyes.

- Does that mean we're going to try?

- Try what?

- Live our love?

I stay silent, but I can't resist his sweet look.

- I don't know how we will do this without your father finding out, but yes, let's try. But…

- I knew there was a “but.”

- But there is no future for us because your father won't give up on me.