CHAPTER FIFTY SIX

- HAZEL -

I stare at the love poster on the wall of Jasmine's corner. That could be me right now, with someone by my side, but I chose to stay here.

I look up to face the wood supporting the bed above me. I never knew Jasmine as the lovey-dovey type but even she has a hidden poster on her wall. Maybe there's someone she's not telling us about. I'm sure if there is someone, she must have it nice.

I don't. I can't believe I'm sulking after making my decision. When Killian said those words to me, my mind got trapped in the fantasy of what it would be like to follow him and be in his arms but the thought dried up to dust when it hit me that he was inviting me to his home. It was all about the sex. Not because he cares about me. Killian just wanted me to be his play toy, again. Then hurt me after and I don't want that.

I huff. I can't stand being someone's toy when I know that deep down, it's more than that. My feelings towards him are more than just physical because knowing me, I won't