Chapter 12

I tried to rehearse the conversation in my head as I walked to Creed’s room, but I have no idea what to say. If I want to keep his trust, I know I need to be honest with him. I just hope he is understanding, and not mad.

I need a minute to calm down the butterflies in my stomach before I go in. I stood in the hall just staring at his door. It’s not like it matters, I’m sure he can smell my scent just as strongly as I can smell his.

I put my fist up to knock, but he opened the door before I had a chance.

“Hey firecracker, what are you doing here?”

“Hi, I needed to talk to you about something.”

Creed smiled and kissed my cheek, “Come on in, and I’ve missed you too. I didn’t think you would be able to keep your distance for long.”

I looked at the ground for a minute before answering him. His eyes are so beautiful it’s almost hypnotizing. I get lost in them.

“I wish it was just an excuse to see you, but something happened today that I need to talk to you about.”

“OK, what is it? You can te