Shattered Restraint

~VALERIE~

I pulled away from Donovan, embarrassed by my breakdown. "I'm sorry," I whispered, wiping my face with the back of my hand.

I couldn't bring myself to meet his eyes. What was I thinking, falling apart like that in front of him?

Donovan stood there, looking just as confused as I felt. He ran his hand through his hair… an action I'd come to recognize when he was hesitant.

"There's no need