LILITH’S POV

What did he just say?

My heart was pounding so hard I thought it might actually break through a rib.

The rain was still falling around us and Reed was still holding me tight.

I could barely breathe but none of that mattered because my mind was stuck on those three words.

I love you.

Had he really said that?

Did Reed actually just tell me he loved me?

I stared at him with my mouth hanging open like an idiot.

His face was close to mine and I could see every detail ...