Chapter 21

Barry POV

I hurried along, my jaw clenched and fists tightening at my sides as if I could force the image of her out of my mind.

George’s voice trailed behind me, annoyingly nonchalant. "Barry. Slow down."

I ignored him. My steps only grew quicker, the crowd noise fading as I crossed the street and made a beeline for my car. My lungs felt like they were on fire with each breath, but it wasn’t from the exertion. I felt exposed, laid bare in the wreckage, as if every stranger could see it,her arms wrapped around someone who wasn’t me.

I flung the door open, dropped into the...