Chapter 14: Something Real
Callum’s POV
My heart raced as I waited for her response. I had never said this to anyone... hell, I had never told a girl that I actually wanted to date her. Sure, I’d had countless girlfriends before, but it was never me doing the chasing—they were always the ones drooling over me.
But now... here I was, asking a girl out for the first time—and damn, I was nervous.
I could see the shock and confusion in her eyes. She clearly hadn’t expected this... hell, even I hadn’t expected myself to say it. But just as she opened her mouth to respond, a sharp knock sounded at the window.
We both flinched, turning our heads, only to see Nathan’s furious reflection glaring in.
"Damn it!" I muttered through gritted teeth. Of all times... why the hell did he have to show up now?
"OPEN THIS DOOR OR I’LL BREAK IT!" Nathan bellowed, slamming his fist against the glass.
My frown deepened as my wolf growled inside me. My grip tightened on the steering wheel until the leather creaked. My wolf was pacing, growling, urging me to get out and rip Nathan’s damn hand off the car.
"OPEN THIS DOOR OR I’LL BREAK IT!" Nathan roared again, his fist pounding hard enough to rattle the entire vehicle.
"Hell no," I muttered under my breath.
Beside me, Hailee’s breathing was shallow, her fingers trembling as she reached out and touched my arm.