Chapter 16 — The Worse That Could Happen!

Julian

“They're together!”

Two words, and I unraveled.

I knew it was stupid, but somehow, I'd begun to hope. I'd begun to see a beam of light. Maybe, just maybe… Raven and I…

The beam of light was an illusion.

I had thought…

I mean, she obviously liked me too. I was twice her age, but she wanted me. She wanted me as much as I wanted her. I saw the desire in her eyes. I saw her trying, struggling to stay in control. I smelt her ...