ELISE'S POV

I had made a decision.

Slowly, I lifted my hand. Marcus's eyes lit up immediately, I could see the triumph that took over his expression because he thought he had won and I was choosing him.

I placed my hand over his.

Sebastian's hand on my waist flattered slightly and for a moment I felt a pinch of guilt. Marcus’s smile widened and turned more smug as he got ready to run his victory in Sebastian's face.

“Goodbye, Seb—” he began, voice filled with satisfaction ...