#Chapter 107: Seeing His Side Of Things

Nicholas shook his head. “I’m protective of you and Elva. Those instincts have nothing to do with whether or not I trust you.” I wanted to believe that, but if it was true, then why did he hesitate? “I’ve been alone a long time, and I’ve gotten by just fine.” The words emerge from a place of hurt. He cut me by not trusting me. How did he think I had survived these past three years? “Is it so wrong for me to what to keep you safe?” Nicholas’s brow crinkled in confusion. His frown was heavy set. “Yes.” “Why?” I placed a hand over my aching heart. “Because you won’t be with me forever, Nick. If I get used to your protection, enough to let myself relax, how will I ever go back to how things were before? I need to stay tough and self-sustaining so that when this fantasy ends, I can continue on with my life.” The confusion in his face shifted into a scrunched up sort of pain. Sorrow darkened his eyes. “I can’t argue with that,” he said, but the bitter tone of his voice made it clear t