Chapter 68 - His Confession

Both Jory and Knox are in the dining room when we come walking in. Knox does a double take because normally, I'm to be kneeling already to wait for Merrick. Instead, he had caught up to me after my little admission when leaving his room and took hold of my hand, and that’s how we walk into the room.

Jory on the other hand glares at his friend beside me, not liking that I’ve already forgiven Merrick. Yes, my back is sore, and he fucked up, but everyone is allowed to make a mistake and he is very remorseful. I will have to talk to Jory a little more later on. I had slept in his room last night, so Knox didn’t find out what had happened, and Jory took very good care of me.

A chair scrapes and Jory stands up, “I’m going to head to the office,” He informs Knox and then steps up to me and presses his lips to my forehead, “Call me if you need anything, sweet girl.”

I smile up at him, “Thank you for last night, and I will.” His shoulders relax a bit and then he walks out after giving a