Chapter 144: Blow Off Steam

Charlotte Team building, my ass. I found myself sitting with an impatient breath, wrenching my hand out of Damien’s firm hold. I genuinely regretted it a few seconds later because, no sooner had I removed my hand, than I felt another surge of anger. “I’m sorry,” I said, getting to my feet and walking away. For a brief moment, Damien held my hand, stopping me in place right outside the dining room. “Are you okay?” he asked, a worried look on his face. “Obviously not,” I said. “I’m not okay. I want to go home, and I want to sleep. But most importantly right now, I just want air.” Instead of letting me go, Damien pulled me into a hug, tucking my head into the crook of his shoulder just underneath his neck. “I’ll give you as much space as you need. If you need me to take your bag home for you, I will. You can go home.” He reached into the pocket of his jacket and placed a bit of cash in my hand. “Here’s some money for you to get home, just in case.” He kissed me on the nose and then