“Just go away,” Max said to him. “I’m in a public area and have things to do out here,” Derek snarled. My body was shaking. I was trembling all over. How was I going to stand up when my face is full of tears? I didn’t want him to see me like this. Max hugged me tighter, trying to calm me down, but it wasn’t working much. Max wrapped his jacket around me and handed me a pair of sunglasses. I felt stupid putting them on, but it was better than letting Derek know he got the best of me. Once he saw I had them on, he stood up. I knew he was going to say something to Derek, and I honestly didn’t care. I just hope Derek will leave me alone. “You are pretty damn stupid, and I’m sick and tired of you acting all high and mighty. If you came here to embarrass her more, you would have to get t

