Evangeline

“Because… I think I’ve fallen in love with you, Evangeline.”

The words hit me like a slap. I freeze, every muscle in my body tightening, every breath caught somewhere between my lungs and my throat.

No. No, he didn’t just say that.

My ears must be playing tricks on me. My brain must be short-circuiting. I must really be desperate to hear kind words from Alexander that my mind is starting to twist his words. 

He’s lying.

My heart stutters painfully in my chest. I ...