‘What if I make you fall in love with me within those six months?’

Theon's voice echoed in Lena's head as she walked out of the restaurant. Her heart felt torn. The cold evening breeze brushed against her face, but it did nothing to cool the heat building behind her eyes.

‘Why did it hurt so much?’

Lena wiped at her tears with trembling fingers as she walked down the roadside.

“Why do I feel like this…” she whispered shakily.

Another tear rolled down before she could stop it.

“I clearly don’t like him.”

Her voice sounded weak, almost unconvinced. “He’s my husband’s cousin.” The words only made her chest...