Sheila's point of view

My eyes held fear as those words left Killian's lips like they meant absolutely nothing. He was rejecting me. I felt something dying in my chest. Even though burning tears had gathered in my eyes, I tried to convince myself that it was for the best.

Suddenly, Killian paused, almost as if the words were stuck in his throat. I could see the shock and confusion in his eyes through my glassy vision.

"Why did you stop?" My lips moved ...