Bella's POV
I found him in his room, his back turned to me as he looked out the window. With a hard gulp, I moved closer and stood a few steps away from him, my heart pounding in my chest. “I’m sorry,” I apologized, my voice breaking with emotion. “I…” I paused, feeling the weight of the words.
“Bel, you don’t have to say anything.”
“No, Darin, I have to say it. If I don’t, it will kill me.” I pleaded, my mind racing. I was terrified of what I was about to confess.
“I have a confession to make,” I announced, and just then the door opened and Darwin walked in while Darin turned around. They exchanged glances before Darin settled his gaze on me.
“Bella, I’m not angry at you,” he tried to assure me, but I shook my head and took a step closer to him.
“I have… I have fallen in love with y
