Chapter 78

“You don't have to talk like that.” I told him, then sat next to him. He must have been shocked because he turned to gaze at me but I ignored him. “You behave and talk like someone I know.”

“Who's that? Your boyfriend.” He guessed correctly but then I, myself was confused and wondered if I should still consider Thorne, my boyfriend.

“Well, funny story. He was supposed to be my boyfriend but he bailed on me and left me hanging.” I chuckled. “What a beautiful love story, isn't it?”

Damein could notice the sarcasm in my voice because he turned to me. “Whatever happened, I'm sorry about that.”

I didn't think he was going to ask but because I wanted so badly to someone, I indulged him. “I'm sure you'll like to hear the story.” I began to talk without waiting for his response. “Well, when I met him, he was just like you, proud and grumpy..”

“I'm not grumpy.” Damien retorted immediately and I smiled back at him.

“You may not know it.” I told him and then continued my story. “Anyway, did I me