CHAPTER 83

  Elizabeth's Point Of View

  "Don't think the stars can grant my wish, Hazel."

  My eyes open and gravitate to his, Swallowing the turmoil of emotions they induce. There are inches between in, entire oceans. This is how its supposed to be, but it feels so, so wrong.

  I turn my face away, ignoring the dull sting behind my eyes.

  "Mine neither." I regret the words just as I say them.

  I shouldn't be doing this, I'm only pushing both of us in a path that ends in pain and disappointment.

  "Let's pretend that's not what we wish for," I whisper.

  I feel something warm brush against the side of my face, slowly turning it sideways. Sebastian's stormy blue eyes meet mine, he leans forward, his palm rough against my cheek, causing my heart to beat a tempo against my ribcage.

  "I can't," Sebastian says.

  I look away from his stormy eyes. It's too much for me. His emotions, his sincerity, his care, it's too much for me to handle too intense.