Allison

Jayden's eyes locked with mine, and I almost thought he didn't hear me. I gulped heavily, feeling a sheen of sweat forming on my forehead.

"Jayden, I—"

"I have a girlfriend, Allison," he interrupted, his deep voice trembling slightly. "Have you forgotten?"

"Then, do you love her?" I asked, my words spilling out in a rush.

My heart raced fast, and I feared it would break through my ribs. Him calling me by my full name signified how serious he was, and it hurt more than I expected.

"Tell me, why are you so quiet?" I asked, moving my hands from around his neck to rest on his broad...