CHAPTER 43

Ryan's POV

Her hands circle around my waist as she restricts me from punching the idiot once again.

I have no explanation for my anger and resentment towards him but I guess the sight of Celina is adding all to this.

Tingles rush down my spine at her touch, calming my nerves and making me stare at her pretty hands, wishing for them to stay this way.

"Fred, stop this!" Celina's voice jerks me out of my reverie. Fred is rushing towards me and she manages to push him away. "What is wrong with you?!" She shouts at him as he falls on his buttocks.

I wonder what kind of relationship they have but I guess I have no business with that.

I drop my hands and take a hold of Valerie's two hands. Twirling around, I face her face. She looks frightened and I have never seen her this way before. Even the night she got attacked, she didn't have this expression on her face.

Impulsively, I pull her into a hug. This hug is meant to comfort her, to reduce the fear but I am also deriving comfort from it too