I choked at his words, air caught in my throat, as I let out a surprised but small cough.

Ethan laughed loudly at my red face, his voice echoed around the silent hall.

His laughter was melodic and I immediately froze at the sound.

For as long as I had known Ethan—I had never heard his laugh.

And now, hearing it for the first time, I could not help but stare at him stiffly, with my lips gaping open in surprise.

As if noticing my reaction he paused, his face twisting in confusion, and his ...