Chapter 10

Lily

“Are you okay?” Wesley asks, but when I look up at him, his face isn’t gentle and not very caring either. He truly lives up to the office rumor of his heart being made out of ice.

I nod, not trusting myself to speak. Wesley studies me for a long moment before walking over to his desk and taking a seat. I’m unsure whether to leave or stay, still feeling shaken from what I just witnessed. But before I can even think of leaving, Wesley speaks.

“You shouldn’t be eavesdropping on conversations you’re not part of,” he says sternly, his gaze piercing into mine.

“I know. I’m sorry,” I say, keeping my eyes downcast.

He leans forward, his elbows on the desk. “But you don’t have to worry about Freddy. He won’t bother you again.”

“I’m not worried about him,” I say, looking up at him. Not a hair is out of place, and he looks so composed and calm that it’s almost scary. It makes me whisper my following sentence. “I’m more worried about you.”

This seems to surprise him because he arches a half-