Chapter 43

“No, you’re not a bother. Actually, you’re welcomed anytime,” Galam said, moving to the bed to grab some pillows. He still was acting silly, not looking at me in the eye at all this whole trip here. “So, you can sleep on the bed. I’ll take the couch.” “Galam,” I said, grabbing his arm when he was about to pass me. The familiar heat came back to me; pulsing at the places we made contact. He finally looked down at me with those beautiful blue eyes and I smiled slightly. He smiled back and I almost forgot what I was about to say. “Seriously, if you’re uncomfortable with my being here, I could go home or stay with Jade as much as I don’t want to bother her.” I began to move towards the door when I felt Galam freeze under my hand. His eyes were distant and his face was emotionless once again. Nearing the door, he half yelled, “No!” Then, his strong arms gripped my waist, turning me around and hugging me. He buried his face in my wavy hair – which was so not in a go