"Can you blame me?" He opened his mouth, and his shallow breath fell on my face. It felt especially hot.

I shook my head, "That was a long time ago. I just feel that Blair and I have something in common. We're both guarding a person we don't love, so we have to stay humble until we're almost worthless."

His eyes remained on me. "It was lucky that you now ended up with the one you love, without hurting you."

There was remorse in his remark. I knew his heart. I put my hand around his neck, place it against his chest, and spoke very seriously. "Jordan, I don't blame...