Felixe’s POV 

She gazed at me for a split second with eyes like shimmering pools reflecting desire, love, and sadness. “You didn’t care to know, Felixe. You rejected me before I could tell you.” The tears spilled and my heart broke! 

I raised myself up against the cushions and held my arms out to her. “My life is in a mess. You know that, don’t you? They’ve taken Derrick! I couldn’t risk your life, Hera!” 

A gasp of horror escaped her lips, and she sank into my arms, ...