Chapter 172. Small Kiss

Chantel Raven

Tonight, as my body draws me closer to him, it deceives me once more.

"Let's put an end to this," he says, holding my face, making me meet his gaze. I'm not upset; you hit the nail on the head. "Please stay safe."

All the conflicting emotions within me dissipate as I nod slowly.

"If you still feel secure with me, how about we lie down?"

"I do," I reply hastily, and he grins. "Yes, I feel safe. Lisa, I always do. You didn't fail; you made me feel safe and kept me safe."

"Yet you still hate me?" He asks with a humorous tone, not fully believing his own words.

I hesitate and utter, "Yes," more as a question.

"You hate me too, right?"

"Would it make you feel better if I told you I did?" he asks, chuckling.

I nod.

"Well then, Chantel, I hate you."

The words strangely comfort me. The sun ris