Chapter 54:

Was it just her or the corner of his eyes seemed to darken a bit?

She stretched her arm forward, letting it lie on the table. She was itching for some beer right now, but her throat wouldn't let her. That's what she gets for taking beer early in the morning.

He didn't speak for so long, that she wondered if he was ever going to say something. Shit.

She bit her lower lips, staring at his rigid face. "Do you know anything?"

His breathing hitched, "Nicole. Don't try to learn about that."

No, she hated this, people treating her like she was just someone little, don't do it. You are young, just don't try to find out. She hated those kinds of things, and now Xander fucking Castillo was treating her that way too.

She smiled. But it seemed like she was gritting her teeth, "You don't have to tell me if you don't trust me."

"I am only protecting you, Nicole." He finally said, everywhere paused. No one said a word.

"Well, don't." She finally broke the silence, her voice sending daggers, "I can p