Chapter 16
I lowered the phone, breathing in deeply. Christian wants to see me. I should’ve wanted the same, but the truth was I was still upset that he had chosen to stay with Vykens. The Christian I knew would never have done that.
Charlie drove away while I clutched my phone tightly. Liam stood on the pavement, watching me like he wanted to say something, but instead he gave a small smile and went inside.
Alone, I walked around the side of the building and called Christian. He answered on the first ring, saying, “I’ve been dying to talk to you.”
“You know where I am. You can stop by anytime.”
He paused. “I’ve been busy.”
“Yeah? Well, so have I.”
“What’s wrong? You sound stressed. Are you okay?” His voice was kind, gentle. I imagined him standing in front of me.
I didn’t know whe
