Losing Grip

Tess pried Derek's hand off hers, inch by inch.

"Derek, I think you need some time to cool off. I'm a bit worn out, so I'll be heading out now."

Tess couldn't bear to face this side of Derek. Ever since she had woken up, he had become increasingly unrecognizable from the person she once knew.

She hadn't expected him to be utterly fair today, but there was no need for him to mix personal grudges wi