Chapter 17

"Whatever you want to tell. What about your parents?"

It's like a bucket of ice cold water is poured on my head despite being in a hot bathtub and I'm plunged headfirst back into reality.

I gasp unconsciously, bringing a hand to my mouth; the bath bomb falling from my hand and into the water with a light splash.

I have literally been frolicking with the enemy and enjoyed it. I am ashamed to say that I enjoyed it very much. My parents would be rolling over in their graves right now in disgust. My feelings for him mean nothing in the face of his unforgivable sin.

He is by my side in an instant, "What happened?" He asks and goes ahead to check for whatever injury he thinks I have. His face is contorted with worry, concern in his eyes which I know is as fake as his affections. His touch makes my skin crawl and I place a hand on his chest to push him away but he doesn't budge.

"I just moved too fast and my sore muscles reacted accordingly." My voice is stilted compared to before and i