Chapter Twenty-Two Arabella “I’m sorry I’ve been snappy with you lately.” Chase was the most patient and tolerant person I’d ever known. He hugged me again, leaving a kiss on top of my head. “I don’t expect you to be in the perfect mood at all times, baby. This is real life, and in real life, people can have bad moods or be bothered by things.” “You haven’t been in a single bad mood since the day I met you.” “Honestly, you’ve missed out on my bad days. They happen most often while I’m working. When I’m working on a project and things aren’t clicking along, I get frustrated.” “As anyone would, I would think.” I snuggled up to him, laying my head on his shoulder. “Yeah, and anyone would get moody when they feel frustrated or afraid of something. So don’t feel guilty about the way you’

