Chapter 51

Cassie couldn’t help drawing comparisons between Brian and Nathan. Nathan would’ve been furious with her after her behavior today. In fact, he probably was. But Brian just took it in his stride. He may have been pissed at her earlier, but he was still prepared to look after her and make sure she was okay. Why was he pissed at her earlier? “Why did you get cranky before?” she asked. “Did I say something?” He exhaled harshly and squeezed her tighter. “I just…God…I don’t understand why you are determined to be with Nathan. He’s an asshole and he’s treating you like garbage. You should just come clean to Ainsley and let the chips fall where they may.” He tipped her face up to his, his finger under her chin, and looked down into her eyes. His green gaze seemed to see right through her. “Who says I still want him?” she asked softly and his eyes heated. He dropped his head so that their foreheads touched and their noses rubbed. “Cassie,” he whispered before taking a deep breath, “don’t say th