Everleigh
I refused to look at, let alone speak to, Isaac after that night at the hospital. Sure, he could forcibly claim my body all he wanted, but good luck getting my heart.
But avoiding him was difficult since I was forced to live with him. In the morning, Michael knocked on my door and told me Isaac was waiting for me at the breakfast table, but I slammed the door shut and didn't come out until he was gone again.
"Don't worry, he is out taking care of business, so you won't have to avoid him all day," Michael let me know.
I laughed bitterly. "Is it that obvious?"
He shrugged and went back to his stoic stance. That's all he did when he was with me during the day. Stand by me, keeping a safe distance while I worked. He was like my shadow.
As the afternoon rolled around, I took a b
