Chapter 81

"It should never have happened in the first place." He growls and my pulse picks up. He is mad at me. Of course, he is. He specifically told me not to leave the house and I did.

"I am so sorry, Linc. I shouldn't have..."

"Wait, what are you sorry about? Why would you be sorry?" He asks, brows drawn in confusion. He looks at my head like he wants to check to make sure I am alright. I feel the uncomfortable bump at the back of my head but I don't feel any pain.

"For leaving the house when you told me not to. I am sorry, don't be mad at me." I wince. The memory of that awful afternoon is too painful to dredge up.

"What? Amelia, please. Don't talk like that. I can't be mad at you. How could I?" He says, he leans in closer, holding my hand tight.

"But you just said it should never have happened in the first place." I whisper. My head feels light. There is a dull lull in my veins from the IV.

"I meant that he should never have taken you in the first place. I c