Zoya’s P.O.V
In that moment, I understood that Ezra cared about me as more than just a friend. It was in the tender gazes and the soft smiles. I may have been unlucky in love before but that didn’t mean I didn’t read the signs.
I… I wasn’t sure how to feel about it. But I did know that I liked it.
“Thank you, Ezra,” I said honestly, “For everything you’ve done for me…really…I don’t even have words to express how thankful I am for your presence. I think I would’ve probably gone insane if you weren’t here."
His eyes met mine, shimmering with a depth of understanding. “You always underestimate yourself, Zoya and you need to stop that. You’re far stronger than you think. You handled the entire incident so well. You are brave and strong and I really admire that about you.”
I felt my chest
