"What is it?" I asked softly.
Ethan's expression revealed a battle within, and seeing his indecision only made me more anxious.
Determined to break the silence, I said firmly, "If you don't tell me, I'll never come looking for you again." With that, I turned to leave, hoping to force Ethan into revealing the truth.
"No, don't go." Ethan's hand caught my wrist, and he stepped closer, his voice low but clear. "I like you, Nora." The simple confession seemed to drain every ounce of his strength.
Gavin's voice suddenly echoed in my mind. "Some people might defile such pure love..." A wave of hesitation washed over me.
But then, driven by a surge of emotion I couldn't control, I leaned in, pressing my lips gently against Ethan's.
His pale face turned crimson, his lashes fluttering before
