Betty’s POV

Was it possible to fall for Ivan? I quickly pushed the thoughts away. I wasn't a sadist and besides, love was something I couldn't afford now

especially not for him. I couldn't spend my last days with a one-sided unanswered love, besides, I doubt my heart had the space.

My pulse still hadn’t settled by the time Ivan pulled me away from the table. His hand stayed locked around mine. The warm feeling of his palm felt protective.

I almost had to half-jog to keep ...