Chapter 23

Aspen's POV

After the dream, I slid to the floor and clutched my knees. I cried silently and I think I'm just being reminded, not to get attached.

Dante hasn't returned and -

"Aspen My love!"

No!

I quickly get up and make a run for my bedroom, wiping my tears. I lay on my bed and pretend to be sleeping.

"Aspen?" His voice becomes louder and I hold my breath.

"Aspe- oh" His voice becomes a whisper and I hear footsteps.

"I know you're not sleeping" he whispers in my ear and I start breathing again. I turn around hoping he would miss the puffy eyes.

"You got me" I laughed nervously and his smile dropped when he saw my fave. His eyes narrowed and he folded his arms.

"Why were you crying"

"I was not"

"Why are your eyes red then?"

"I don't know"

"Why are your cheeks tear-stained?"

"Ohhh that, my eyes were leaking" I smile "silly eyes."

"Uh....huh," he says slowly and I can't help but feel uncomfortable under his gaze.