Chapter 17 -The Worst Timing
- Derek sees the panic overtaking me and rests a hand on my shoulder to help calm me. “Esme, breathe, it’s okay.”
- I look at him like he suddenly grew two more heads. How can he possibly be telling me to remain calm at a time like this? I’m so screwed!
- “I can’t believe it! I can’t believe I’m going to lose everything!”