Ch. 86 Maybe Not Impossible

Mallory’s POV

“I’m listening.” I prompted Cotlon while I waited for him to explain whatever it was that he felt so compelled to say to me.

I had to say, as far as explanations went, he was doing a shit job so far. I didn’t understand him at all. On one hand, he was apologizing for hurting me by being intimate with Darcy, then in the next breath he said he did it to protect me,

How was causing me unspeakable pain protecting me? In what universe was I supposed to be okay with him taking my virginity, telling me he wanted me, then going back to his girlfriend the next day? The idea was ludicrous. Yet here I was, waiting on tenterhooks to hear what he had to say.

“I’m sorry.” He apologized again which was beginning to irritate me. “I know it doesn’t make rational sense. I see that now. But it seemed like the right thing to do at the time.”

“Colton, please just start at the beginning.” I didn’t even try to hide my exasperation.

“Okay. Good idea.” He agreed, then took a deep br