Chapter 12

-=Yesha's Point of View=-

I felt my heart hammering in my chest as I ignored what he just said and continued on my way with Dustin. We only came to a halt when I felt it was safe to do so.

We only walked for a short distance, but why do I feel like I ran a marathon with how fast my heart is beating?

Xavier's last words still ring in my ears, taunting me. It was as if it were a reminder that I would never escape his grasp, but I would not concede, and he can only dream.

What happened between us was just a one-time thing, and I'll be damned if I let it happen again!

"What was that all about?" Dustin asked curiously.

I was surprised when I heard Dustin's voice, for a minute, I forgot that he had been with me all this time, as my thoughts were fixed on Xavier.

"Nothing," I responded, "just ignore him."

I couldn't believe that I just introduced my stepbrother as my boyfriend, but I had no choice, and I was hoping that Xavier would stop both