Chapter 30. I Was Angry With Myself

Nicholas stopped me. “The hell you will.”

“I certainly will do as I please.” I didn’t give a damn if I sounded childish. I placed my napkin on the table and stood up to attract Courtney’s attention. “If you’re ready to leave, I’ll use the restroom, and then we can go our way.”

I tried not to feel awful about pulling her away from Geoffrey. I hurried into the bathroom, leaving my bag on the counter, and pouting in front of the mirror. I couldn’t figure out what had made Nicholas’ mood so terrible. When we were upstairs, he appeared pleased to see me.

I let out a sigh and splashed some water on my face. As I inhaled deeply, my anxiety began to slightly subside. When I looked in the mirror and saw him standing behind me, I jumped.

“Why did you come in here?” He stalked over and I turned to face him.

His arms encircled my waist and his hands were firmly planted on the counter on either side of me. He leaned in close and looked upset, his eyes blazing and hi