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“Yes, sir,” she says and then turns to me. “Cameron will be a while longer. He’s talking to Dr. Shadid and then they’ll be meeting with Samuel. So don’t wait up on him.”
I nod and before I can say anything at all, the two of them head off toward the front doors. I assume they’re going to track every single person down and make them sign an NDA.
It’s clever ... and a lot of work.
I take a long, slow breath and then push myself to my feet. I don’t like the idea of having any more run-ins with people who want to talk about my feelings.
My shoes squeak on the floor as I make my way to the exit. The afternoon breeze is warm, but only because of the sun beating down on my head. My ankle aches, but only a little, as I make my way down the trail and take in the gorgeous view.
I begin replaying all the events that led up to this moment. And I’m feeling just as confused as ever.
I know I have feelings for Cameron.
I definitely overreacted to the way he defended me…
And maybe I’m just reaching. Maybe I’m just trying to find something wrong with Cameron so it’s easier for me to distance myself from him.
Because apparently my default has been to push people away to avoid getting hurt…
I wrap my arms around myself.
I don’t want to fall for someone.
I don’t want to lose someone.
I don’t want to jeopardize my career...
But I do like the way Cameron makes me feel seen—even if that’s in the form of punching someone for yelling at me. It’s over the top, and it was the wrong move to make, and it has the potential to mess everything up...
But also...
Maybe it was a little romantic.
The man makes me feel like a queen, and no one has ever made me feel that way.
Ugh. Cameron.
I sigh as I reach the cabin, pausing on the porch to admire the mountain view once more. My mind wanders to the night I spent in his arms—and that kiss.
Maybe I owe him an apology.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Cameron
“You did ... what?” Dad doesn’t hold back over the phone, and I can’t blame him. I know I messed up—well, sort of, anyway. “I don’t understand. You’re supposed to be getting help there...”
“I don’t need help,” I growl, my eyes flickering to the door. “I know that I can be a hothead sometimes, but I’m not the kind of guy who starts random fights. And I’m definitely not the kind of person who needs anger management therapy.”
“I know that.” He sighs. “But what happened, Cam?”
I explain the situation to him, ending with, “I had to finish it, Dad. I had to. I can’t just stand by and let someone talk to her like that. He took a swing at me, and I swung back. I just didn’t miss.”
“I would’ve done the same if I had been in your shoes.” He chuckles and then groans. “But you’re under a lot of scrutiny right now. Is this gonna get out?”
“I don’t think so. I don’t know. I’m more worried about the way Nila reacted. She’s mad at me, and I get it ... kind of. I mean, she thinks I should’ve let the staff handle it, but...”
“Maybe she’s more concerned about her own reputation?”
