Chapter 7

"I..." he began, lifting his hands slightly, only to drop them again in an exasperated manner. His mouth opened and closed like a fish. Finally, he sighed.

"Zara... You never say anything. Trust me, you don’t. Okay?" His voice came out nervous, his eyes searching hers frantically.

She could see a plea in them, begging her to accept whatever this was.

"No..." she replied slowly, shaking her head. "Ethan... I... What is this, Ethan?"

"You don’t have to know, Zara. Trust me, ...