Chapter 46 : What's Best

Haven’s POV

I am completely shell-shocked.

Cruz’s father is on the other side of the door. My door!

My heart is suddenly in my throat. The compression I was feeling before is nothing compared to the anxiousness crushing me now.

What on earth is he doing here? What does he want? Did he come here by mistake? Is he here to berate me? Insult me and make me feel like I am nothing? Or is this something to help tie up loose ends? Is he here to make me sign some kind of agreement that I will never talk to Cruz or mention our involvement ever again?

My mouth suddenly feels drier than the Dead Sea, and I realize the only way to get any answers.

Quietly, I open the door and prop it open. I am met by those dark, dead, shark-like eyes the moment the door opens a crack. I swing open the door just enough so my shoulders take up the width before offering a nervous smile.

“Mr. Martinez,” I say, trying to control the quake in my voice. “This is an… unexpected surprise.”