I gaped at him. I was speechless in fact words didn't seem to matter at this point. His words lingered between us.
Because now you'll understand why I keep trying to stay away from you.
His gaze never left mine and I didn't waver either. I didn't know what to say in reply. I didn't know what to feel either because suddenly everything made sense. The distance and hesitation.
The way he would look at me one moment and pull away the next. The way he always seemed to be fighting something inside himself.
It was never just about the curse. It had never been about not wanting me. It had always been about losing me. Something painful tightened inside my chest.
For a moment, I almost felt sorry for him. Then another emotion arrived. It came hot and unexpected.
Anger.
Not because he was afraid but because he had decided everything on his own without asking me or giving me a choice. He hadn't considered what I wanted. My brows furrowed.
"What?"
