Chapter 13

I kept Candice behind me, clutching her hand as Gavin approached. What the hell was he doing here? I narrowed my eyes at him as he rubbed his neck awkwardly. I hid my confusion and sadness behind a cold mask, hoping he couldn't see through it.

"What do you want?" I snapped. He visibly flinched and I mentally did a happy dance. He looked down at me with lake blue eyes filled with sadness. I notice then that he was taller than me by several inches. He was easily over six foot.

"You told me to come to see you in person. I did," he said softly, tucking his hands into his pockets. I gritted my teeth to keep from spitting out a rude response. I had to give him credit though. I never expected him to show up. How did he even find me?

"How did you find me?" I ask suspiciously. He smiled softly but didn't respond for a moment. When he did answer I expected him to say some other than, "You don't need to worry about that right now." I rolled my eyes in annoyance.