CRAWL AND APOLOGIZE

The moment those words left his lips I steeled myself internally. Seeing him this close after a long time brought back all the painful memories all over again. The crowd did nothing as he took a step towards me. One step turned into two. And two into more till he stood right before me. His hands lifted and I stood still saying nothing, just frozen in place as his familiar scent wafted in my nose. His fingers drew closer to my face, and I feared that if his skin touched mine, all the walls I’ve struggled so hard to build might shatter. But yet, I could not move away. But right before his hands could make contact with my skin, thick strong palms slid across my waist drawing me closer into his warm heat. And Ethan’s hands paused in the air. And he watched helplessly as Killian held me closer to his body. “Mr Blackwood. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I believe you have met my wife, Aveline Lander. The heir to the Lander fortunes,” Killian muttered, his words sounded humble but I coul