Chapter 14

Ella POV

Stepping into Alec’s apartment a small wave of panic rushes over me.

It is a small studio with only a kitchenette and a small bathroom that is only blocked off by a single wall.

There isn’t much in the way of furniture.

Just a queen-sized bed with a mattress that looks to be about thirty years old and a small table with a single chair.

Despite the condition of the furniture, the apartment is surprisingly neat and tidy.

“I shouldn’t have called you,”

I say as I glance around the apartment one more time.

“I will be a burden.”

Turning I try to make my way to the door to leave, but Alec grabs me by the arm and pulls me back.

I slam into his chest and a wave of embarrassment rushes to my cheeks.

Dropping my arm, Alec takes several steps back from me and scratches the back of his neck nervously.

“You won’t be a burden,”

he says but he refuses to meet my gaze.

“I’ll sleep on the floor.”