Chapter71:

CHAPTER 71. A CALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT HARA My relentless struggle to break free from his hold was futile, as he held me tighter. Being in his arms again like this tugged hard at my heartstrings and brought back tears in my eyes.  “I'm really sorry, Hara. I was just blinded by my jealousy and didn't realize how much I was hurting you with my words. God, what an oaf I am,“ He whispered huskily in my ears, nuzzling my earlobe. I wanted to savor this moment, even for just a few seconds. It's been a long time since I was in his arms and I wanted to enjoy the feeling. But I can't, Ryder's chauffeur was closing up to us. I had to break out of his hold.  ”Roland, please. Let me go,“ I said, giving weak blows to his firm hands. Saying the words hurt like hell, and made my heart sting. It's fucking hard to fight something your heart still beats for. I wanna be in his arms, but I can't, and I have to make him let me go. This whole thing keeps getting more complicated. With my back to him,