He Had To Leave.

Could she believe such gentleness? Could she trust the words of an enemy?

They were standing on the opposite side of shore. Could they even meet ever.

His eyes had the sincerity that would move mountains but would it be enough to cover the sea that separated them.

Choosing him meant giving up on her family and her life? Could she be so selfish for love?

She looked away. She did not have the right to decide when so many things were at stake.

"Hannah, I do not know what is burdening you but I would neve know if you will not confide in me.

And if we could not trust each other, how are we going to claim each other? And without the feelings. Would it even mean anything?" he asked as he traced her collarbones with his finger when she shivered.

A strange sensation started to form in the pit of her stomach. She leaned in to his touch. Have his fingers always been this warm?