Chapter 39

“Because you can’t,” Violet said. “You’re scared, aren’t you?”

“The thought of them touching me makes me feel horrible and—” Brooklyn stopped herself. “I swore to myself I’d never let a guy hurt me again.”

“But you can clearly touch Harry,” Sasha frowned.

“And I want to,” Brooklyn whispered. “His touch doesn’t scare me. The way he’s making me feel does.”

“But if you like it, then surely that’s a good thing?” Violet frowned.

“It should be, but I just can’t accept it, and he’s getting angry,” Brooklyn groaned.

“Maybe you should try,” Sasha said.

“Just give up. Harry is one of the most stubborn people I know. He wants you, and he won’t give up,” Alice shrugged.

“I happen to be pretty damn stubborn myself,” Brooklyn grumbled. “And I won’t give up. I can’t just give in after all this time fighting it.”

“You’re making my head spin,” Sasha sighed. “Brooklyn, we all know what’s going to happen in the end.”

Brooklyn looked at Sasha