*Zara*

I held my breath as I watched Noah’s face. He hid his emotions well at that moment, digesting my words. His facade was a perfect mask, his mouth tight and expressive blue eyes giving nothing away. His dark orbs scanned my face as if trying to decide if I was truly serious or not.

I couldn’t believe those words had come out of my mouth. I knew they were true and how it seemed like things needed to be, but my delivery had been off. I wondered if I ...