“Drake,” she interrupted the silence after long last.
“Yes Rose,” his breath was hot in her ear as he held her.
“I didn’t mean it.” Sapphire suddenly felt her heart breaking as she recalled the things, she’d yelled at him. Sometimes the depths of her emotions overwhelmed even her, and they were hers to bear.
“What didn’t you mean?” His thumb was making slow circles against her palm.
“When I said I hated you.” A gurgling sob escaped her chest. “I didn’t mean it.”
“I know, my love.” He pressed his lips to her temple. “I know.”
“I don’t know why I said it other than I just felt desperately the need to get away from you.”
“Why were you so desperate to leave Rose?” Drake asked her quietly.
She had to tell him the truth and it was tearing her up inside. “Drake, my grandfather is arrangi
