Chapter 11


Allison glanced up at him, her eyes puzzled. "What are you talking about?"

Shawn figured she might still be upset and wasn't ready to hand over the gift she'd bought. 'That's alright,' he thought. He could extend an olive branch first.

His tone softened, a touch of warmth creeping in. "I didn't mean to snap at you earlier at the store. Let's not fight, okay?"

Would that do the trick?

Allison let out a sigh, her gaze steady. "I'm not upset."

Shawn wasn't buying it. "You're just saying that."

"Yeah whatever." Her voice was calm, unaffected.

I've already said sorry. What more do you

her tone steady. "I don't need your

moment before awkwardly blurting, "What

to him, curiosity piqued.

a watch for me," Shawn said. "Wasn't it to make amends and cheer me up? I'm here now. Aren't you going to give it

Shawn pressed on obliviously. "Come

couldn't help but

furrowed. "Why are

but it wasn't for you. I don't

for?" Shawn's temper flared, his

your concern," Allison replied,

of my concern?" Shawn was fuming. "I'm your boyfriend! How can I not care if you're buying gifts

of humor in his anger.

defended himself, "Kate and I aren't together

fling with Kate wasn't exactly aboveboard, and Allison was still his official girlfriend. He appreciated Kate's fiery, bold nature but also cherished Allison's graceful, understanding demeanor. He

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