Chapter 54

Aria

"I hate you!" I screamed wrapping the silk nightgown around me. "I hate you and I don't want to see you!" I opened the door.

Mecael grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a hug. I pushed him away but his grip only got tighter.

"Get away from me! Leave me alone!" My voice broke out and tears streamed down my face.

"I'll go,but not now." His voice was calm and collected. "Right now,you need a safe place to fall. Please let me be that place."

"No. No. No." I chanted while shaking my head.

"Please let me help you angel,you are crashing."

"Please don't hurt me!" I whispered in a strained voice.

"Wha–what? No. No. I would never hurt you. Look at me…Aria please. Yes look at me. Hold my eyes…thank you. I'm never going to hurt you,okay? I love you."

"No!" I scream and jump back. My hands cover my ears. "Don't tell me that. Don't say that you love me."

"Hey…" he called out and stretched his arm to me. "I lo–"

"Don't!" I

He made one step forward. I made one back.

"Stop…please stop…" My right