Stephano was quick to grab her hand into his. His eyes drifted down to their hands together before he blinked and took his eyes back up to stare at her face. Rose was disappointed. He could see it in her beautiful innocent eyes. Even her eyes were as pure as her. They never hid anything. She was as transparent as the purity of water.

He didn't know why his chest felt so tight all of a sudden. He wasn't one who begged anyone nor cared to give explanations outside his family. Only his ...