Vittoria's footsteps echoed in the quiet hallway as I retreated from Elijah's party, my emotions in tumult. The weight of unspoken words lingered in the air. Just as I reached the door, Elijah's voice cut through the silence, filled with a desperate sincerity.
"Vittoria, wait!" he called, his footsteps closing in behind me.
I turned reluctantly, my gaze meeting his intense eyes. "Elijah, we can't keep doing this. It's not healthy."
He sighed, running a hand through his tousled hair. "I know, Vittoria, but I can't let you go like this. There's something I need to say."
I crossed my arms, defensive. "Say it, then."
Elijah took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving mine. "I love you, Vittoria. I can't bear the thought of losing you. Please, give us another chance."
His words hung in the
