Chapter 58

• With a curse, he gets out and stalks around my car until he’s opening my door. I have no idea whether he’s planning on driving into the city or taking me back to the cove. And I’m not sure I care anymore. He pulls me in closer; his hands grip my waist. I half hope he’s planning on taking me into the trees, but he just leads me to the passenger side and helps me in.
• He leans on the door, eyes never leaving mine as I manage to buckle my seatbelt. He slams the door shut then jumps in the driver’s side and adjusts the seat to accommodate his long legs. The wheels spin as he reverses and heads back out onto the highway. I’m so exhausted I lean my head to one side and stare out the window as the scenery rushes by in a blur. I watch as green blobs turn into grey blobs and I know he’s driving me into the city. He’s made the choice I couldn’t.
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