“You opened early today?” Skylar asked while arranging the tables and chairs. She came to the bar earlier than usual because she wanted to apologize to CJ for what happened a few nights ago.“Well, aside from being a bar. It's partly a coffee shop…going to earn extra cash” CJ remarked with a wink, rendering Skylar helpless. CJ was a cool person. Despite how rude she was to him before. He didn't hold any grudges.“Can I…well, work here… I know it's a lot to ask but…” Skylar stammered, not sure how to ask him for a job again. Working a double shift would be nice, she could earn enough money for herself.“Sky,” CJ said and came to stand behind her. Skylar was a bit uncomfortable having him so close to her. Not like he was strange, just that she has had a fair share of wolves.“I understand… I'm asking too much,” she smiled and proceeded to clean the next table. Why did she feel so bad at his refusal? Either way, she had to understand how things worked.“I didn't mean what you are thinki

Skylar stripped off her jacket and kept it on the couch. Her eyes widened in shock as she looked around the apartment CJ said was small and useless. “Are you kidding me!” The words finally escaped her lips as she turned to CJ. The man stripped off his coat and tossed it on the couch.“What? You don't like it?” He asked in between chuckles and picked up a report. In no time, the lights went on, exposing nothing but a breathtaking living room. For a bachelor, the house was well-kept.“This is insane…” Skylar said, and rushed to check out some statues kept to the sides as decorations. From the ceiling to the lighting and the floor and furniture. She was raised in a small town. A small house where they shared a room and everything. “This…oh my… I can't believe this,” she was afraid of touching anything, let alone sitting on the couch. She was afraid she was too dirty. Seeing her reaction, CJ chuckled and half sat on the armrest.“So you like the living room…let's check out the kitchen,”

(Lizzy)“A-are you sure you are okay?” Skylar asked and handed me a glass of water. I knew I was fine. I nodded and took the glass, although my hands were shaky. I managed to grip the cold glass tightly. “I don't think so…you are sweating and trembling,” she said with arched brows and felt my forehead with the back of her hand. Of course, I was fine.“Hey, don't make this weird… I'm perfectly fine…look,” I said after gulping down the entire glass of water. I slammed the glass on the table and smiled at her.“Okay, anyway… I thought you had work…why not at the office?” Skylar asked and continued packing her clothes. She told me she was moving in with CJ, and I was happy to help her pack her stuff. After visiting Jared. It seemed we had a common enemy. Maybe I could open up to him. Then I feared they would understand me.“What's up, you seem lost,” Skylar's voice jerked me back to my senses. I glanced up and sat down for a while. “Nothing, I'm just worried,” I said, letting out an exh

(Lizzy)I shifted around trying to find the most comfortable position. My body was hurting in the wrong places. Even opening my eyes was a struggle, however, with all my might. I fought to keep myself alive. Pushed the sheets away and slowly pushed myself until I was sitting upright“Mmm, what time is it?” I muttered while rubbing my eyes when “Ahh!” I nearly jumped out of bed when I found someone sitting in front of me, “What are you doing?” I was too frightened but cleared my throat and moved away from him.“A little thank you will be nice…here drink up,” Mason said with a frown and shoved a bowl in my hands. “Ouch,” it was hot, I almost dropped it but managed to hold it tightly “What are you doing here?” I asked hesitantly, not sure what he was doing in my room.“You don't remember anything?” Mason asked with raised brows, I shook my head, I didn't recall a thing. Scanning Mason, he seemed put together, wearing a navy-blue suit. “You should stay at home…don't go out,” he said wit