The Bully's Obsession novel Chapter 68

　　GRACIE

　　"what are you doing here?" I voiced out, unable to keep the disbelief out of my expression.. I took a quick scan around the mall. Hayden was nowhere in sight, my gaze directed back to Shawn , it felt like forever since I had last seen him.

　　A tickling second went past.

　　Then another.

　　"Do you know how long I've been looking for you? " His voice sounded soft mirroring his gaze.

　　I felt a wave of guilt consumed me, one that I tried very hard to suppress . I just couldn't help being so jumpy.

　　A huge part of me was happy to see him here, even so my heart melted knowing he had cared enough to look for me.

　　"Grace Smith ... or should I say Graciela Evans ? "

　　My gaze snapped to his at the mention of my name . I had almost forgotten that I equally lied to him about my real name.

　　The name had been very easy for me to go by when I had been hiding from being discovered .

　　"You've always kept to yourself, do you know how I felt finding out the little you had opened up to me had been all lies .. even your name "

　　The hurt and betrayal in his made me feel a hundred times even worse.

　　"I'm sorry I lied "

　　It was the only thing I could say at at this moment.

　　A sigh escaped his mouth as his gaze turned sudden serious.

　　"I knew something was wrong instantly , so I've been keeping a track of you, so many things just didn't add up , he just appeared out of nowhere and you.... , why didn't you just tell me everything, I would have been able to help you.... I can still help you now "

　　I sucked in a breath when he clasped on my shoulders gently

　　"I really don't need help Shawn, we are perfectly fine... With him " I added the last part while staring into his gaze meaningfully.

　　He didn't appear to believe me in the least bit, the hand on my shoulders tightened even more, his gaze soft and convincing.

　　"You don't have to be afraid of him, We've been trying to get him, just a little more time we'll finally get enough leads to nail h... "

　　His words sent a spike of fear and panic through me.

　　"Don't do it !"

　　He stared at me strangely as he slowly lets go of his grip on me.

　　It would seem as if I was worried about Hayden, but in truth the anxiety weighing in my heart was mainly directed at Shawn .

　　Somehow Hayden just seemed so untouchable... Absolutely different from when he had been in his teens.

　　I knew Shawn was a good cop, but going against Hayden? I couldn't help but be worried.

　　"What's wrong with you Gracie? He isn't a good person! He hurts people. I don't know how you suddenly changed your mind about him. I already have a few leads against him and don't intend to back down now I'm already so clos...."

　　The rest of his words drowned out as I caught sight of Hayden .He appeared to be searching for me. I couldn't control the way my heart beat sped up.

　　"You have to go....please " I spoke in haste.

　　My words were sharp enough to hurt him, I sucked in a sharp breath trying to get my nerves back in control.

　　He's the good friend who cared for me for six years, he even came this far in other to save me from the bad guy he thought was holding me captive. I understood he must be hurt by the way I was reacting but I only wanted to protect him. Although Hayden wouldn't hurt me but I couldn't say the same about anyone else, especially someone he considers his enemy.

　　"There's something I found out, it's not safe, even at this moment....

　　"He wouldn't hurt me Shawn, believe it or not I'm staying with him willingly and we are really happy together " I replied after taking a quick glance behind me, I took it he still was talking about Hayden.

　　"No, this isn't about him!"

　　If I wasn't mistaken he suddenly looked uneasy, judging by the quick glance he casts around at our surroundings.

　　His nervousness spiked up my insides with tension. If it wasn't about Hayden then what was he talking about.

　　"What do you mean? "

　　"it's about your sister.. I can't tell you over here.. I'll find a chance to meet you later today and explain everything " He disappeared before I could utter a word.

　　I stared after him more confused than ever.

　　Sister?