“Are you okay?” Daniel asked, raising an eyebrow. “What’s the matter?” I hesitated. I didn't know how to explain what I was feeling. I was on edge, and it wasn't because I didn't love him. I did. But everything was happening too quickly. I wasn't ready for this. I didn't want to have s*x with him, not now, not when he was still so emotionally torn apart by everything that had happened. I looked at him and slowly moved a little farther away. “I..i don't think this is what you need right now.” His eyebrows pulled together. “I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable.” “No, that's not what I—” “Then why?,” he interrupted gently. I stared at him. “Why can't we do it? I mean…” “Daniel, you're not in your right state of mind right now.” I kept my voice calm. “You're hurt. You're angry. Y

