“You don't have to talk like that.” I told him, then sat next to him. He must have been shocked because he turned to gaze at me but I ignored him. “You behave and talk like someone I know.”

“Who's that? Your boyfriend.” He guessed correctly but then I, myself was confused and wondered if I should still consider Thorne, my boyfriend.

“Well, funny story. He was supposed to be my boyfriend but he bailed on me and left me hanging.” I chuckled. “What a beautiful love story, isn't it?”

Damein could notice the sarcasm in my voice because he turned to me. “Whatever happened, I'm sorry about that.”

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