Chapter 634

  I pause, tears hitting the back of my eyes that he’s holding me too, so afraid to break the spell by saying anything. I have to fight the instant sob that tries to escape and cling to him desperately. My glimmer of hope that he might still want me. It feels so big I can’t control the pain it causes my heart and soul.

  “Don’t hate me” I whisper sincerely, barely audible as I choke on feelings that are erupting within me. Face dampening with subtle tears. We hug, for what seems like minutes before he says anything. His voice tickling my skin delicately down the back of the shirt I have on.

  “I don’t hate you. I love you. I just feel like it’s all one-sided, Sophs.” That revelation wounds me deep inside and I pull myself back, so I can push my nose against his. Tears trickling down my cheeks as I find his eyes in the dim light.