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I sed the thick swell of e its way upmy head back and forth “You can’t say that!” I whispered, covering my mouth

He frowned and stared at et upset I don’t expect you to say it back”

“That’s not it!” I choked, closing my eyes “That’s not it at all”

“Then what is it?”

“I love you too, Ryder More than I ever thought I could love anyone But I’ for Chaos Theory!” I spat out, unable to keep myself under control

I watched his face fall and in thatto survive this

Chapter Twelve

My heart was inI couldn’t describe I felt hopeless and unsure of what to do next I’d just given away the secret I’d been terrified of ad at me silently

I felt tears come to my eyes “I’m sorry God, Ryder I’m so sorry”

“Sorry?” he whispered, his jaw clenching in anger “You’ve played us and put er and all you can say is you’re sorry?” he whispered

“They aren’t in danger! Not yet I’ve been holding theht tied him to believe me

“The right tio when you first ca his hand down on the table

“I’ at him as my lips trembled

“Sorry doesn’t fix this!” he growled, putting his head in his hands “I need to talk to Dalanced back at ht attoo”

My blood ran cold, but I did as he said, standing and keeping my head down as tears coursed down my cheeks I’d never been so full of reht to Damien’s home and ere welcomed inside Damien was seated with Chloe The baby was down for a nap and seeingthere made me shake She’d been so kind to me and she was about to find out that I’d betrayed her and everything she loved