Knox

Our gaze locks for a moment. Silence stretches between us for what seems like eternity. Her questions hang in the air.

“That's a ridiculous thing to ask,” I growl.

I avert my gaze from her, I feel that she'll see the answers she's looking for in my eyes.

Then I continue. “I married you because I love you. I really do.”

She stands there just staring at me. Her eyes glistening in tears. I can see the doubts flickering in her gaze.

I pull her to me with all the gentility I can give.

“You still haven't answered my question,” she whispers, gazing into my eyes.

I try to...