Lover

Chapter 35 – Staying

Heath’s chest puffing out and retracting violently with each breath, I turned to see Lathen standing in place with a similar reaction. Palpitations in my chest kicking, it was almost painful as their bodies tightened as if readying for a fight. Fighting the urge to raise my hand to rub my chest, Heath’s feet planted firmly on the floor as he attempted to stand. Only stopping as I reached out my uninjured hand gripping at his clothing to try hold him in place. My tone sharp as I flooded with concern, “Lathen can you give us a minute? …Please?”

A large audible breath sucked in by Lathen, he turned stalking from the room. Lathen thankfully did not utter another word that could have provoked Heath and himself into an argument, and one I most likely would have no control over stopping. Lathen’