Chapter 30

~ Katalayha's POV ~

The tension in the air could be cut with a knife, partially sexual, partially frustration, and perhaps a little awkwardness. Maybe that's my fault, I haven't said m uch to him the entire journey into the city.

Why can't I just say something?

The relief that I feel when his car finally stops, surely isn't normal. I get out as quick as I can, hoping that some stale city air will wash out the tension.

"Do you regret it?" He suddenly asks me, grabbing my forearm to stop me heading into the mall.

Turning, I stare up at him with a frown. Of course I know what he's talking about, yesterday. He isn't angry, just curious, and hoping that my answer is no.

"No, I just feel...awkward." I manage to get out, my eyes flickering from his to the mall and back again, like something is interesting.

Hardin glances down at my lips with a slight frown, it's obvious something is bothering him too.

"You worry that things are expected of you now?" Hardin nods, sighing, like this is the las