Niko sounded genuinely hurt, but I did not know what he expected of me. He had made me feel used. Dirty. And he wondered why I did not want to be around him? The silence between us felt tense. Awkward. And I suddenly wondered if the wedding dress shopping may have been the better option. I glanced toward him, and could see the tightness in his jaw. He felt as uncomfortable as me... "What did you expect me to say? Oh yeah, use me, then everything is great?"I demanded.
"I did not use you. And I am trying to protect you, Rae." He said defensively, and I rolled my eyes, increasing the speed of my steps, so I was soon in front of him. What was it with men deciding that they had the right to decide what I wanted or needed? Was I not allowed a mind of my own?
"Raven, please." Niko rushed aft
