Chapter 13

ALEX

She can't twist this knife so carelessly in me

I thought everything was falling into place for us.

After what transpired between us, I was convinced we were set to be together, the etched memory of her wrapped around me felt so divine and I know she felt it to. The next day, her behavior had resulted in her being slightly distant which I tried not to read too much into.

Now sitting here, coffee in hand her words lick up flames against my skin. Dressed casually in jeans and heels, I still find her perfect as she looks apologetically at me. Pity in her eye as she bites her bottom lip.

"I never realized the full extent to which you're willing to make others happy other than yourself." I never planned on my voice coming out so harsh, watching her flinch I wanted to reach out and sooth her for lashing out a bit.