The Bully's Obsession novel Chapter 72

　　GRACIE

　　I stared in a daze-like state as the door slammed close merely inches away from my face, a part of my brain went numb, I couldn't think of anything .

　　But I could feel everything just fine.

　　The pain was raw, burning ..... intense, tearing my insides and coursing through my veins like molten lava.

　　He had look so dark , I had felt the dark intense rage emanating from him, it had shaken my core with terror.

　　For a moment I saw HIM. I had feared that HE was back.

　　I cowered.

　　Then he had suddenly let go like he had been scorched by my action .

　　The act of him letting go of me had snapped something in me, but it had been too late.

　　The fear hadn't left me, but it was a different kind, this time I was afraid for him.

　　The damage had been done already to him.

　　I was hurt. Then I had hurt him.

　　My body trembled uncontrollably, I knew deep in my bones that I just lost two people.

　　Shawn.

　　And him.

　　"Mommy cry?" A soft voice spoke from behind me.

　　I jolted slightly, I touched my face with my palms to realize I had been crying all along.

　　I wiped my face with a swipe of my sleeves before turning around to face her.

　　I couldn't even manage a smile at her innocent present, not when I felt as if I just lost a part of my soul.

　　"What is wrong? You're hurt mommy ? " her expression turned sad , and at the same time serious as she gazed up at me.

　　Hurt.

　　It couldn't in anyway describe the agonizing pain I felt right now.

　　I stared at the closed door, even though it was a mere inches away, I felt like we've been separated by a whole universe.

　　"Then shall we go out? You always feel better after a walk "

　　A tiny smile formed at the corners of my lips, I was slightly surprised she still remembered that, it's been so long since I've done that and it had been when it was just the both of us.

　　" That's good " I said quietly.

　　It would be a quick way to clear my head, maybe it would help my pain subside a little.

　　"Then I'll go tell daddy, he'll accompanying us! "

　　My heart seared in renewed pain at her words.

　　"No. Not today Hazel, we'll ask him next time " her face fell a little but she didn't insist further.

　　We were half way outside when we bumped into Sebastian.

　　His gaze slowly traveled from me to Hazel...

　　"What's wrong with you , your eyes are swollen "

　　I was surprised by the apparent concern in his tone.

　　This would be the first time I've ever seen him being so concerned about me. I had thought that he just couldn't care less about anything.

　　I guess I was wrong.

　　"It's nothing, I'm just taking Hazel out for a little walk that's it "

　　He stared at both of us for a moment, this time I couldn't read his gaze.

　　"It's quite late are you sure? " his voice sounded uncertain.

　　He didn't mention for Hayden to go with us, I guess he somehow understood he was the reason why I needed this walk.

　　I stared up at the sky then back at him.

　　"It isn't quite late, besides its only about a five minute walk, I won't go far " I replied.

　　"Would you like to come with us? " Hazel spoke, staring up at him with an expectant look.

　　"Maybe next time kid "

　　"You always say that all the time!, you should learn to give another excuse to me next time! " She stuck her nose up in the air, glowering up at him.

　　He looked taken aback, I read the amusement in his gaze.

　　"Next time, I promise "

　　My relief didn't last long when I remembered the potential danger outside. And she being alone with my kid....

　　"And you didn't try to stop her! "

　　" I'm no god damned mediator, besides I didn't think she was a prisoner around here."

　　I pushed back a wave of irritation at his words and focused on the most important thing so hand, which was ensuring her safety.

　　"I'm not fucking talking about that! You know that shit is not safe out there! " I clenched out, I caught sight of my shirt on the couch, I snatched it and yanked it immediately over my head.

　　"Of course I know that, I had Rick and some men follow them secretly "

　　A slight wave of relieve hit me, it wouldn't be full until they were right here with me , where I could see them, close to me.

　　"Call him! I need to know everything is okay"

　　"I already did about five minutes ago, nothing is off..."

　　"Call him again! " I snapped impatiently.

　　Irritation flashed across his gaze like he would want nothing than to blow off my head this instant, but without uttering another word he withdrew his cellphone from his pocket.

　　The more time he wasted the more I paced about impatiently.

　　"What's fucking wrong! " I growled when he stared at me looking every bit worried.

　　The worry in his gaze fueled everything inside me.

　　Sebastian could only be worried when.....

　　Impatience.... fear... dread . All the emotions were raging inside of me, suffocating me until I couldn't draw in a breath.

　　"Damn you! What's wrong! " this time I grabbed his collar tightly.

　　"He isn't picking up, the rest of the others phone is turned off "

　　The moment he uttered those words my fist collided hard with his jaw.

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