Chapter 4

My cheeks flushed a deep shade of red. Quickly, I snatched the jacket from him and wrapped it around myself.

“I’m taking you back,” he said firmly.

“That won’t be necessary,” I told him tersely. “I’m here with a friend.”

Killian’s doubtful look turned somber when he turned his head in the direction that I pointed at Ava. His shoulders briefly relaxed.

“Just get home.” And with that, he turned on his heels and left.

I wasn’t prepared for the overwhelming sense of loss that washed over me as I watched him walk away. God damnit. I didn’t even get…