His eyes shut slowly, his lashes wet with tears.

That was until he opened them, staring at me in desperation and fear.

“There’s no coming back for us, is there?” He whispered his question.

And I shook my head without any hesitation in my voice.

“No, there’s none, Ethan,” I answered.

His lips curled into a sad smile, one that crushed my soul.

“You are asking too much from me, Leah,” his hoarse ...