RAINE
I listened carefully. There was no answer from Killian for a long time. Not even the sound of his footsteps. I had no idea what kind of expression he had on his face now, because I was still hiding behind this stone pillar.
I held my breath, focusing my ears on catching every voice I could hear.
Then Celine’s voice came again. This time, her tone was a little shaky, as if she was trying to hold back her emotions, yet still hoping for something.
“I just want to remind you, Killian,” she said softly, but clearly enough for me to hear. “Do you remember? When we were dating at seventeen? When we went to the lake, and you said… you wanted to be with me forever?”
She paused for a moment, as if gathering strength before continuing.
“You were my first love, Killian. And I believe I was
