Page 73 of Savage Vicious Heir: Part Two

“Abi…” he groans.

“Sorry.” I drop my gaze. “This is all new to me.”

The awkward silence returns and I wish I never brought it up. But now the words are out, lingering between us.

Haunting us.

“Excuse me,” I murmur, standing abruptly. “I’m going to the bathroom.”

“Abi…” He calls after me, but I hurry through the cabin and down the hall, locking myself in the small luxurious bathroom.

I don’t want to be like this.

Always second-guessing myself.

Always doubting Elliot and his intentions.

But years of being the odd girl out has left scars so deep that sometimes I can’t help it.

“Abigail, open the door.” Elliot knocks softly.

“I’m fine. Just give me a minute.”

“I’m not leaving until you open the door.”

Damn him.

I just need a second.

But then my reflection catches in the mirror, and I freeze. The girl staring back at me doesn’t look like me.

She looks beautiful.

Poised and perfect.

I guess that’s what enough make-up and styling will do.

My heart sinks.

“Abi, open the?—”

“Just a minute,” I rush out, my heart in my throat. “I’ll be out in a minute.”

The lock jangles and then the door swings open.

“Elliot, what are you doing?”

He pins me with a dark look, his eyes searching my body for?—

“Oh. You thought…” I trail off.

“No,” he says but I see the guilt in his expression. “You ran off and I thought… Fuck.”

“I just needed a second.”

I glance away from him, giving myself a moment to catch my breath.

But Elliot doesn’t wait.

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