Chapter 110

We walk to the car, feet apart, and I completely ignore him. Simmering inside and cursing myself for being stupid enough to ever go anywhere with him. I should never forget that he does shit like this to get at me all the time, and because he’s being friendly or appears like he’s not the shithead he used to be, it doesn’t mean a damn thing. I get into his car and don’t wait for him to open my door, buckling up quickly.

The car journey is much like the meal—Silent and strained.

Two people lost in thought as we stare in different directions, and it’s obvious there is a growing agitation in him as the air crackles between us. We drive for about two minutes before he finally kills the quiet and snaps at me.

“What is it? What did I do?” Alexi sounds pissed, surprisingly, and I throw him a look that’s meant to say, ‘you’re a bit mental, love,’ acting like I don’t know what he’s talking about.

“Don’t even give me that look… innocent and confused don’t fucking suit y