‘I thought about how there are two types of secrets: the kind you want to keep in, and the kind you don’t dare let out.’ -Ally Carter
Ember
I said nothing but just looked at him while we lay there naked together on our bed. I was terrified of what was about to happen. I looked away from him and up to the ceiling, trying to fight the emotions going through me. His hand left my stomach and came up to my face. He cupped my cheek and turned my head to face him once more. I didn't fight him yet I was still terrified of what was to come.
“I can feel through the bond just how scared you are. Why are you scared?” he asked me.
“Because you know," I said with a waver in my voice.
I tried to keep my voice as even as possible but I failed. I hated this feeling. No one knew my secret except for
