Chapter 27 (2012)

Pearl’s POV

“Just go,” She pushed me out of the kitchen and I was forced to walk into the living room. When I got there, Luke turned to take a look at me before changing his attention to the TV. I sat opposite him, not ready to sit beside him.

“Thank you for the other day,” I said, referring to the day he helped me at the hospital.

“You’re not acting like you’re grateful. At least, you don’t say thank you to someone you hate,”

I stared at him, and that was when I noticed another bruise on his jaw. “I don’t hate you, Lucas,” I told him.

“You do, don’t try to lie,” He asked.

“I promise, I don’t hate you. You scare me,” I told him truthfully. He turned to look at me and he held my gaze for more than a minute.

“I’m sorry about that. I didn’t mean to scare you, I didn’t mean it,” My rapid breath suddenly slowed down and I felt I could get comfortable with him.

“Apology accepted. I’m also sorry about the things I said the other day,” I apologized.

“You don’t have to apologize for saying the