Chapter 12
His breath caught.
The room was still, except for the distant hum of the city outside the window.
“I do,” he whispered. “I’ve been trying to bury them, but they won’t stay buried. I do have feelings for you, Elena. More than I’ve had for anyone in a long time.”
I swallowed hard, my heart pounding.
“Then why are you acting like I’m some curse that needs to be avoided?”
He stepped closer. “Because I’m afraid.”
“Afraid of what?”
“I am afraid of ruining something good........ of letting you in and then failing you.”
I looked up at him, my voice barely a whisper. “Then let me be the one to decide if I want to take that risk.”
Nathan didn’t respond with words. He reached out and gently touched my face, his fingers brushing my cheek as if he was memorizing it.
Then, slowly,
