Chapter 170

“Baby, we need to talk.”

She draped the fresh quilt around her body, folded the towel, then stepped out of the bathroom, brushing past Zy and out of the too-narrow hallway, before she turned to him. “I don’t want to argue again. Not that I can keep up with you…”

“I’m sorry.”

For what, exactly? Setting a trap? Fucking her despite suspecting her of the worst? Tearing out her heart? She’d given him just cause to do all of that.

She turned her back on him. “No, I’m sorry for giving you a reason to hate me. How long before Trees returns?”

Because without clothes, when she stood this close to Zy, she felt entirely naked.

“Tessa, I can’t hate you, baby. I know you’re worried as hell and scared. I know you feel alone in this, but—”

“I am alone.” She faced him. “That bastard took my baby, the only person who loves me unconditionally.”

“Tessa, I love—”

“Stop. Just…don’t.” Why was he trying to make her feel better with lies? “You know, Cash