PROTECT YOU

EMILY

As Mike talked to me, I fixed my gaze on his eyes for a few seconds. However, I could not comprehend the words he was saying. I couldn't respond.

My body was frozen, and I found myself unable to do anything. I could see him fidgeting because I was paralyzed. He took my hand in his, but I was nothing. I could see, but I couldn’t hear and I couldn’t move.

I fixated my mind on Olivia’s words but also on the dangers that Kevin would face with me. His words were still ringing in my ears even now: “Stay away from that asshole you were with if you want him to live. It’s so easy for me to kill him in his sleep or run him over. What ....”

I couldn’t think about a relationship with Mike anymore. I shouldn’t have gotten close to him, no matter how much I loved him. He wasn’t to blame for my stupidity. I was afraid for Mike. I couldn’t put his life in danger.

“Don’t even think about it! Kevin can see you,” my conscience reminded me.

When he dabbed my cheek, I slapped his hand away, got u