Avery
A sharp pain in my throat radiated out to my fingertips, and I stepped back from the door. Time slowed as I turned and looked at Erik. I prayed I’d see disbelief or outrage at such slander. Certainly this was a bad joke. What I saw instead splintered the heart in my chest. Erik’s pale face reflected blank shock, and his wide eyes were locked on the beautiful blonde behind me.
The tightness in my throat radiated down to my chest, and I clutched my robe closed at the neck. Why? What? Too shocked to move, I remained glued to the spot, watching the play of emotions on Erik’s face. He looked like he’d seen a ghost. He blinked rapidly, his eyes burning and cutting to me, then away again.
“How the hell did you get up here?” Erik said.
Of all the things he could have said, those words cr
