Adrian's POV

She looked so pretty cooking and laughing with mom as they made food in the kitchen. The way her guard was up even though Mom was being nice and accommodating made me realize she's been hurt and it will take a lot to get her to open up to someone.

"And yet, you planned to hurt her again? Come on, man, just how stupid can you be?" Daxon growled in my head and I sighed in sadness.

"I don't want to, buddy. I really don't want to hurt her too but you know what ...