NYRA’S POV.

I watched him for a long second, the way his jaw clenched like he was holding back something he might say and definitely regret later. My chest tightened. I wanted to tell him the truth. I wanted to tell him everything. I wanted to tell him but I couldn't hurt his feelings, not even when I myself wasn't certain about this bond between kade and I.

“No.” I swallowed hard. My voice sounded small even to my own ears. I’d practiced lies for a long time. I’d gotten good at ...