Chapter Thirty Nine

Ethan was only half asleep when he heard his bedroom door open and close then light footsteps walked towards his bed and then he felt the bed dip as the person joined him.

"Ethan? Are you asleep?" Saira whispered.

"Yes." He mumbled.

Saira giggled. "Very funny." She said as she drew back the covers to get comfortable and covered herself. "I'm sorry."

"For what?" He was yet to turn.

"Because of what happened." She said. "I only went to tell him to stay away from you."

Ethan turned his head to look at her. "I can protect myself Saira."

"I know." She sighed. "I just... When I heard what he said earlier today, I guess I became scared that he'd make it a reality." She pouted.

Ethan reached out his hand to brush her hair away from her face. "I let him off the hook the first time doesn't mean I'll sit down and watch him hurt me again." He told her. "He's only seeing a side of me that I want him to see."

Saira moved closer to him. "I love you very much Ethan. I didn't even love Daniel half as