Chapter 18

Eliana

I had no idea how I got to Dorian's place, with tears obscuring my vision the entire drive. I had to constantly wipe them with the bottom of my left palm. I dragged my feet up the steps, trying so hard to forget about Nicholas. His words stung so bad, and to worsen it, with every step I took, the soreness between my legs reminded me of how pretentious he was while he was fucking me.

I rang the doorbell, then hugged myself after I dipped Robert's car keys inside my booty short pocket. A few seconds later, I heard a string of curses before the door was pulled open, revealing Dorian. The moment I saw him, my lips just began trembling, the emotions skyrocketing to a point of no control.

"Oh Ellie." He stepped outside, spreading his arms. I couldn't hold it in any longer, so I ran into his arms, burying my face into his chest as a wild tremor overtook me. Dorian didn't say a word as he rubbed my back, giving me time.

"I am so stupid," my voice cracked, the knot in the pit of my stom