Chapter 26

Ava's POV

I opened the door to see him standing there.

"Yes?" As I stared him down, I was still annoyed with him.

"May I enter?" He inquired as I stood there contemplating whether or not to let him in.

"It depends on what you're here to say, because I'm not having another yelling match with you." My voice was laced with rage as I snapped.

I stood completely still, not wanting to fall into his touch, as he approached me and placed his hand on my cheek, stroking it with his thumb.

"I apologize." He said it without hesitation.

"For what?" I asked, expecting him to elaborate but knowing he wouldn't, just a small apology is enough.

"I know you're not a property and that you're your own person, but I just need to know you're safe." He sighed and sagged his shoulders.

"Why are you so concerned, Andrew? I was safe before you, and I will continue to be safe after you." I said this placing my hand on his wrist.

"As much as I hate rem