Chapter 12 Chapter 12

I hesitate, unsure. “I... I’m not sure.”

His hand reaches up gently, tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear as his eyes stay locked on mine. “It’s a simple question,” he murmurs. “Yes or no?”

I nod slowly, my pulse quickening.

“I want to hear you, Lily. Say it,” he murmurs, his gaze steady and...