Chapter 55

Freya’s P.O.V My heart literally skipped at beat. What Cameron was offering me…it was a brilliant offer. An extremely tempting one. Unconsciously, my hand went to my neck, the place where Cameron had marked me. There was a tiny scar still…more like a hicky…but it no longer hurt or irritated. But it was a constant presence that I could ‘feel’. I think Cameron understood that it was a nervous gesture, which is why he took my hands in his and made me look up into his eyes. “Are you worried you won’t be able to make it?” I nodded, breaking eye-contact. “I’ve been avoiding telling Julian that I quit mainly because he wouldn’t understand my struggles or him being only five…he would want to quit too, without understanding what it even means. The last two years hadn’t been favourable for me; I hadn’t had the time or the patience to concentrate on school work since I was so focused elsewhere…but now that I have a chance…I’m scared.” I don’t know why, but opening up to Cameron felt natural. Safe