Vanessa's POV:
My heart begins to thud when I see Chuck walk in while I was kissing Charles. I try to jump but he has a firm grip on my arm refusing to allow me to leave.
I feel emotionally disconnected instantly, and I stare at Chuck. His eyes are unreadable and I feel so bad for using him or making him feel very bad. My eyes wander around and I try to smile but it ends up in a grimace. I can't bear to watch all the stress that he has been going through.
"I'm..."
Charles digs his fingers into mine.
"Don't freaking apologize to him!" He orders but I can't help but feel very guilty. I don't need to be a soothsayer to know that he has been working tirelessly because of me trying to get revenge and find some rogues.
"Chuck, may I have a word with you?" I ignore Charles's speech and
