Chapter 22

-=Gabby’s Point of View=-

I could tell that he was feeling hopeful that I would agree to his offer, but I was scared of letting myself get too close to him.

I had half a mind to agree since I really wanted to check the forest, especially now that he mentioned the pond, but my desire to stay away from him stopped me from agreeing.

I am scared of what might happen if I decided to agree. It's not like I was worried that he would force me to have sex with him, because I don't think he's like that, but what I was worried about is what his presence may do to my entire being.

I would be lying if I said I didn't feel any attraction towards Jayden, and that was what I was more worried about.

"I'm sorry, but I just wanted to rest in my room," I replied.

I thought I saw an emotion pass through Jayden's eyes, but when I looked again, I didn't see it again, which led me to believe that I was just imagining things.

After I declined, he still went ahead an