Chapter 9

Althaia

“Michael, relax. You’re hurting me.” I winced when his fingers dug into my side.

 He finally snapped out of it and immediately let me go. I started massaging my side gently to ease the pain. This was definitely going to bruise. 

His eyes followed my actions, and instant regret showed on his face.

“Shit, Thaia, I’m so sorry.” He ran a hand through his hair.

“Are you okay?” I asked. Michael usually kept his cool, but this time I feared he would do something stupid and get hurt. It wouldn’t take a genius to figure out who would win the fight.

“I’m the one who should ask if you’re okay.” He sighed and gave a small smile. “Don’t worry about me… he just pisses me off every time I see his stupid face.” 

“Or is it because he drives a sexier car than you?” I teased and bumped my shoulder into his.

“You’re such a gold digger, Thaia! One minute you’re begging me to let you drive my car, and then you see his