Chapter 11

Eva

I bursted into my door with urgency, slamming it behind me.

Hours had passed since I left that damned company, since I forced myself to turn away and drive out of that scene, yet it still remained in my head.

My belly twisted and turned from pure nausea. I threw my bag to the nearest couch and headed to my room, slamming the door behind me. Immediately turning on the shower I stripped and sank under the cool water. It felt like nothing could cool me down.

As I closed my eyes it was all I could see. A mix of betrayal and hatred bubbled up inside me.

From Brienne I was shocked, yet not fully surprised. I'd had to untangle enough of her passive aggressive and manipulative behaviors towards me I was blind to in the past to feel as bothered. But him ..

What aggravated me the most wasn't seeing them together like bosom friends, even though the sight made me retch. No, what truly got me was that smirk. He looked proud that I was seeing them. Victorious even.

Whether he told Brienne or not