Page 56 of Knot What I Expected

Three words.

That’s all.

But I do.

Something about them guts me. I take a step closer.

“So let somebody help.”

“Who?”

Me.

The answer roars through me. Louder the second time around.

Me.

Monster slams into my control. I grit my teeth.

Gabriella watches me.

Waiting.

And fuck me, I almost say it.

Almost tell her.

Almost offer something I have no fucking right to offer.

Then I remember prom night.

Blood.

Fear.

A girl screaming.

Rafe dragging me back.

Monster out of control.

I step away.

Gabriella’s face closes immediately.

Shit.

“Havoc, I don't know what you think is happening here, but you don't know me.”

“I know enough.”

“No, you don't.”

“I know you’re tired.”

“So?”

“I know something’s wrong.”