Chapter 152

• I can feel a stabbing pain of unease run through me when I realize that he must be talking about me. His next words feel like a punch in the stomach.
• "I'll get away as soon as I can. Jessica will be there, right? Or do I need to pick her up?"
• My insecurities flare up within and quickly rise to the surface. What the hell does Edward want with Jessica? Has everything he's told me been a lie? A game? On instinct, I take a step away from the kitchen and start walking back in the direction of the bedroom. Edward will probably be upset with me for eavesdropping and right now I need a moment to lick my wounds and clear my head. The cottage isn't exactly large and just as I turn to leave, I accidentally brush against a stack of books sending them flying to the floor. My heart stops as the loud thump fills the air and I quickly rush towards the bedroom, trying to escape. Just before I'm able to reach the door, I feel a pair of strong fingers brush against my elbow before they find purchase around my wrist and I am tugged to a complete stop. The panic that has been building within completely overshadows my mate's emotions, so I have no idea what awaits me when I turn around to me his blazing green eyes.