Chapter 46

Jack's POV

I haven't felt well since I let Benton drive off to Madrid. After breaking down in tears like a baby and finding solace in the arms of Alana and Evans, I gathered my suitcases and hopped into my car to leave immediately. The others promised they could get a ride or take a flight. I apologized countless times for leaving them hanging, but they seemed to understand. I had to follow Benton; I couldn't let him go in that state, because if I did, our friendship would be beyond repair. I don't know how to fix it or how to make things right. We'd never had such a heated argument, let alone resorted to physical blows. I know it hurt him; it bothered him that I wanted to stay here knowing he had to go back. I know he thinks I'm doing it just because Evans, Alana, and Donna live here, but it goes deeper than that. And I don't want him to leave; if I could, I'd ask him to stay. But I know the answer, and I don't want him to say it out loud.

Chasing after Benton makes me