Chapter 64

We sit there in that position, Derek doing his best to console me, until my trembling slows. Every now and then, Derek would kisses the top of my head. I can tell that he’s sitting in shock.

"That's the first time that I've seen anyone killed." he whispers after some time.

I turn to look at him. He’s looking at the guard but, when he feels me shift, he meets my eyes for a second and then goes back to staring at the body. I grab his chin and pull it toward me, but he won’t meet my eyes. Okay strange change in attitude.

"Why will you not look at me?" The pain I feel is leaking through my voice. Derek just continues staring at the body. "Do you hate me now?' No answer. "Alright."