Chapter 22

Galam flinched and regained his composure. "I had to do it for reasons, okay? I’m willing to make it up to you. No matter how long it’s going to take, Juli. It could take five years, I’ll still be waiting. I’ll be waiting until I’m old and shriveled. I’m willing to do this for you."

I looked at him. Pure determination was written all over his eyes and his face didn’t show any humor. A sign that he wasn’t joking around. However, I couldn’t let him hurt me anymore. I was done with that. I wiped away a stray tear.

I scoffed and put on a fake smile. "I’d like to see you try."

Before I could register what was happening, Galam stalked over to me. He grabbed my face with his hands and crashed his lips on mine.

I stood still, not responding to the kiss. Shock couldn’t even explain the situation I was in right now. My eyes almost bulged out of its sockets.