Chapter 29. I Don't Want You Here

LENA

"Are you sure you'll be okay alone? I don't think it's a good idea for you to stay here. Maybe you should consider my idea of living with me in my apartment. When Dean left the house last night, Jake told me that my apartment wasn't safe. I didn't have anywhere else to go. So Jake offered to take me to his apartment. Of course, I said no. I didn't accept. Jake did enough for me: he paid for an apartment for me in advance. I don't think it's right for me to move into his house."

"I don't think so, Jake," I grimaced. Jake let out a sigh. He looked at me with disappointment. "Dean comes to see you whenever he wants. I don't like it. He doesn't know where I live. In a new apartment, you'll be safe, Lena. Think about it."

"Okay, I'll think about it." My answer remained the same: no. I didn't want to leave my apartment. I had finally felt comfortable in a ho