VALERIE
“They can’t lie but they can get around words and twist the truth.” I informed him.
When he just stared at me, confused, I sighed and hit him again. “Forget it, you are hopeless.”
“I will not do that ever again, Valerie. Take your pictures without permission. I just, I do not know how to care for you, I do not want to do it wrong.” He admitted, eyes hooded with shame and a hint of vulnerability. My heart skipped a long, dizzying beat.
“Y - you care for me?” I wanted to hold his face and kiss him but I kept my hands safely at my sides. I was still mad at him. Or so I thought.
He gave me a small nod.
“And I am not a captive? You would let me go right now if I wanted to?”
“As much as it would pain me to, yes.”
I nodded, it was the best apology I would get from the dark man, i
