Chapter 34

*Gemini*

If I could crawl into a dark hole and hide, I would gladly do so. Hours in the hands of the man I just kissed and was rejected by is its own form of torture. One that cuts deeper than the stab wound on my side or all the injuries over my body combined.

I bury my head into his neck, having no other way to hide from him but then to go deeper into his arms. It’s sickening how much comfort he brings me, even after knowing he doesn’t feel the same way.

“Pet,” He whispers, his voice rumbling through his chest and making it harder to pretend it’s not him holding me.

“Mmm?” I hum, refusing to look at him as I force myself to sound sleepy.

“I am going to set you down now,” He says, his voice so gentle and sweet I think I would rather jump up and slap him for his mixed signals.

I lift my head, making sure to not hesitate as I twist my head to look at where he places me. There is a small little area made of clothes and bags where he lays me and I turn onto my good side, thanking th