Josie POV

"Because of my feelings for you, human."

The room suddenly felt too small. My heart was hammering. I wasn't sure I'd heard him correctly, but I think I did. Ronan was staring at me, and I didn't avert my gaze. 

I was wondering who he was in this moment, the man who hated me, who hated humans, the lycan king, or just a man.

He had feelings for me? What did that mean? Was it feelings of hate or worse, or what I wouldn't dare hope for, love? 

Something was unraveling in his gaze. He didn't move, but his jaw was tight, and his hands were curled into...