Chapter 16

SAMANTHA'S POV

I had to get out of there as soon as possible

So once I was safely outside, I walked briskly into the elevator and ran ever faster to my car.

The drive back to the house was a blur. I had no way of articulating what had just happened at the office. I sped back through every street light breaking every traffic law that I could. It was only when I was leaning back on my door safely in the confines of my apartment that I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

Gripping my neck as if to cover up the shame of his bites and kisses on my neck, I slid down to my haunches and cried into my arms. I cried for all the lost years, for him not recognizing and remembering me.

"Was I that forgettable? Was I some random one-night stand he could chuck away or have his w