“Iris.” Jay’s voice was soft as he kneeled by the tub.
“Go away.”
“Not until I apologize. I am so sorry, beautiful. I didn’t think. The behavior was inappropriate.” He reached his fingers out and stroked her forehead. “Please look at me.”
“You hurt me, Jay.”
He felt his heart breaking at her words. “I’m sorry.”
“You didn’t even feel it, either. You were so caught up in her antics, you didn’t even notice.”
“I thought you were still reeling over the portal. I felt your surprise and annoyance but then you put the wall up.” He admitted running his finger down her nose. “I love you. Barb told me you said you felt humiliated, and I cannot beg your forgiveness enough.”
“How could you let her touch you like that?”
“Nobody has ever pointed out it’s inappropriate before. We’ve grown up toget
