Chapter 34

Lea’s point of view:

I walked downstairs towards the noise echoing in the silent house and it led me to the kitchen area. I stopped by the kitchen door as my eyes fell on Ryder’s back. He had a red kitchen apron on which was tied back around his waist. He was standing by the sink and chopping something.

When he glanced over his shoulders to look at me, I couldn’t help but shiver as I played with my quivering fingers with my eyes casted downwards. I felt his stare on me, sending cold yet hot shivers up my spine.

I swallowed hard as I felt a lump formed in my throat. I felt my heartbeats rise up when I tried to muster up enough courage to talk to him once again. I did not want to stutter but I did once I opened my mouth. After asking if I could talk to Jason, he dialed Jason’s number before giving me his phone.

I hesitated before taking it out of his hold. I was afraid he might yell at me for asking to speak to Jason. Multiple scary tho