Chapter 11

I snarl at him pushing his chest, this time harder and it's somewhat effective, his left arm drops the side of his body. Ignoring the sweet scent of his perfume, I roll my eyes. “Look Caelum..” I breathe, his name rolling off my tongue like sacred prayer. “...I don't have time to help you work through your childhood or young-adult traumas. I'm a grown woman, I have responsibilities and a-”

I pause when I think I hear Layla. Getting on my tiptoes I peek over his shoulder to where Layla is sleeping, I let out a sigh of relief when I see her still sleeping. He follows my gaze, flickering his gaze between the sofa Layla is sleeping on and me. Like he doesn't believe his eyes, pushing him away, successfully this time, I carry my feet towards Layla and take her into my arms. “Leave! ” I whisper yell, taking her to her room as I rock her in my arms. He watches me in awe as I vanish into her room.

When I return from her bedroom, he's still in the living room. I