~Elena~

Nathan batted his lashes and said nothing as he got up and spread a smile across his face. It was visible that sadness was hidden behind that smile on his face.

“You made the right decision, Elena,” he muttered and swallowed hard before turning around to walk off.

“Nathan…” I called out, my heart skipped as I tried to pull off the burden in my heart.

“I have forgiven you a long time ago. Your rejection brought Xander my way, and he has been the greatest thing that has ever happened to me,” I muttered.

Nathan’s lips parted and slammed shut, stuttering incomprehensible words.

Surprise was scribbled across his...