Chapter 103

Ember's Pov

If I had worried that Jean would make a failed love-making attempt look weird, that fear would have been unfounded. Because after that mini-heated moment, he made sure I took a shower and gave me one of his shirts to wear. It was thick, warm, and comfortable. Axel didn't call, so I assumed he understood what was going on.

"you should text Axel and tell him you're not coming home," Jean said, bringing a glass of milk to my bedside.

"or perhaps I could leave him be, and see him tomorrow." I said and received the glass of milk, "Thanks for this one." I said as he shook his head,

"Has anyone ever told you that you're quite stubborn?"

"countless times. But the fact remains, that I'm not a child. I don't need to be calling home every time I want to stay out late or spend the night at a guy's house."

"true. You aren't a child. But at the present time, everyone is just a little worried about you. You know this."

"I do. I do. But I'm safe. "