Mara's POV

"I love you Mara" He said leisurely and my heart lurched sideways. I felt a scrappy feeling tripped through my veins and for a second my breath ceased. His pure innocent eyes stared into mine. My mouth felt completely dried and I struggled to breathe. I have to stop this feeling or I blurt something really stupid.

Slowly, my palm crept into his and I pulled them away from my face.

"I'm sorry, I can't love you"

"Oh, Mara! " he lamented gently.

"You don't have to say anything... Just allow it to sink in" he added and a pang of airs bursted through my nostrils.

"Give it...