Chapter 65

I feel a knot of anxiety in my stomach as he approaches, his anger palpable. "Hey darl, this is my best friend, sorry," I stammer. "I mean my best friend in high school and my seat partner, we are just meeting for the first time in years." The devilish expression on his face hasn't changed and I think I'm in trouble.

"Stop lying to me!" He growls.

"No, I love you, hun. You're my mate, I would never cheat on you with anyone. Absolutely no one!" My face is straight, my eyes dull and begging for mercy because he doesn't have it. Chris and I would be in serious trouble but I pity Chris more that's why I hold his hand and try to stand before him while begging Gavin.

I try to explain that I love him and that Chris is just a friend, but he's not listening. He's too consumed with his jealousy and anger to hear me out. "Today has been a series of betrayals all from you, a series of lies!" With each word, his pitch is getting higher. As he continues to berate