Aspen.
I stood in the room with tears streaming down my eyes. The moment of truth had come. There was no way I could explain that incident. I was boxed in. I looked at him to memorise his features because I knew he might not want me here after I told him my truth.
"Before I say anything, know that I have always loved you, Aiden, and I want you to know that I wished things had turned out differently between us," I said, and he frowned at me.
"I was telling you the truth when I told you that I figured it out when you were about to drink the tea.." I began, and he frowned. I raised my hand to stop him from interrupting me. I exhaled and braced myself for whatever would happen after I spoke my truth.
"Because that would be the second time," I said.
"That was why I ran when I was arrested
