Zara’s POV
Mentally, I'm rolling my eyes so hard they might get stuck. But on the outside, I put on a show, my expression melting into one of pure sympathy and heartache. "David, I had no idea you felt so strongly... I always thought you were just a player, that you hated me just as much as Sophia does. I can't believe I misunderstood you so badly!"
I take a deep breath, mirroring his earlier sigh. "I get it now, David. I really do. If I could, I'd leave with you right this second. But for your own safety... you have to go. If Maxwell's eyes he keeps on me find you here, they'll come after you even harder."
With a final performance of reluctance, I slowly pull myself out of his arms, pushing him gently away as if to say goodbye.
But just then, David's hand shoots out and grabs mine. He
