Rogan, was it all a lie? I forced myself to look him in the eye even though my voice broke. Tension and unspoken facts filled the painfully long stillness between us.
Standing close to the window, Rogan's sharp features were highlighted by the dim moonlight as he peered up. He said, "Ava, what are you talking about?" but his hesitancy betrayed him.
I tightened my hands, using all of my strength to control my emotions. "Avoid playing tricks on me. This marriage is what you are proposing. Was it merely an attempt to keep Aria near? As I spoke, the words had a harsh taste.
Rogan's jaw tightened and he remained silent for a minute. Then, with tight broad shoulders, he turned away. In a quiet but forceful tone, he finally asked, "You think I'd marry someone for such a reason?"
"What am I me
