[Gabrielle's POV]
I'm stunned. I was not only stunned, but so f*****g close to falling off the haphazardly balanced blade that I had been standing on since Trent appeared in my life once more. I was so close to hoping that it was terrifying, and if I didn't get myself together, I was going to fall.
“Don't just say things so easily.” I whisper, my determination growing.
“What was that?” Trent asks, his face contorting in confusion. “I didn't quite...”
“I said,” I repeat, slamming my heeled foot on his again. “Don't just say s**t like that so easily!”
I didn't know what game Trent was trying to play, but I wasn't going to be a victim to his charms again. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
“Whatever it is that you think you're doing, you can stop.” I continue, fixin
