Bailey's pov

I know my words had stunned him and hurt him at the same time as his grip around my waist loosen. 

My heart hurt. 

His eyes had a glimmer of sadness that he tried to veil away from me, but I had already seen it. It made a lump in my throat grow. 

"Why?" His voice is back hoarse. 

I looked away as I murmur. " You don't settle down and the only time you did was because of her. Now she's back." 

He gripped my waist and now it feels like he was trying to make sure I ...