GERALD

Rosaline stared deep into my eyes and my stomach clenched due to several reasons. She had that effect on me. Aside from that, what she was asking was impossible. I wouldn't dare to put her in such danger, no matter how much she asked for it.

Like she sought a response on my face, her eyes remained glued to mine, mercilessly scanning as silence stretched thin between us. I wanted to say yes and let it go, but that would be lying to her- what I'd promised never to do.

I ran my hands through my hair and let out a cracked sigh. "I don't know, Rosa..." my voice...