Chapter 28

Blake’s POV

I asked at my own risk. I had been curious about her life before she came to this town. More specifically, if she had someone she loved before. The thought made my blood boil and had my mind in turmoil. Even if it was a past relationship, I couldn’t stand it. I didn’t want to know about it yet, I still asked. She mentioned that her only friend was a boy named Anthony. A boy was her only friend. I could only imagine what could have happened between them.

Although she had assured me that they shared no kind of relationship like the one I was thinking about, I couldn’t help but think about it that way. By the way, she spoke about him, it was clear that she admired him. I didn’t like that. I wanted to be the only male she liked, admired, loved, and relied on. Only me.

There was a possessiveness growing inside of me. The urge to claim her as mine was too strong, but I was going to fight it. No way would I disrespect her and pressure her to accept me a