Lina's POV
I held my breath, waiting for his answer.
Adrian—
Would you be with me?
I repeated these words in my mind, my heart hammering against my ribcage like a wild animal seeking escape.
This was the most courage I'd ever summoned in my life.
Even when I confessed to Jasper, I hadn't felt this nervous, this vulnerable.
Perhaps when I realized in those dark waters that it was Adrian I truly cared for, I had finally let go of my obsession with Jasper completely.
Whether my feelings for Jasper had been dependence or genuine affection, I could say with certainty now—I had moved on.
My heart was small.
Only big enough for one Adrian Storm.
The man's pen suddenly dropped to the floor with a sharp, clear sound.
His spine stiffened noticeably.
I couldn'
