Zerina's point of view

She nudged at me playfully with her hands, trying to figure out if this was a joke.

"Shea.. I'm really sorry that I didn't tell you this earlier. I've hidden it from you for so many years now. I.. I tried many times to tell you but I couldn't... I just couldn't." My voice broke. "But when I met Lysander, it was as if I became daring and braver ever since that night we met. I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd worry over me. I didn't want you treating me ...