Chapter 40. Secret

I felt a frisson of alarm move through me at his words, what did he mean?

What was he hiding from me?

I should have known. I should have known.

He was just too good to be true. My instincts had told me before he could tell me.

I wondered what he was hiding and how big an impact it would have on me.

I stared at his face, unable to comprehend what he was saying or what I should do now.

And why now? What was the relevance of this moment.

Did it have anything to do with my friends coming over? Why?

I was silent for a minute, trying to get my disjointed thoughts to form a single sentence that would make sense. Damien waited patiently as if he had all the time in the world.

“Are you hiding something from me?” I asked finally, scared of his answer.

He took one of my hands in his, “It’s not as serious as you think but this secret will require your trust in me, in us. Which is why I’m asking y