She pauses, her heart pounding slowly. She missed Draco everyday when she thought he was dead but now, she's confused about how she feels, all she knows is there is a yearning there still.
Swallowing a breath of air, she answers quietly, "Sometimes."
Royce clears his throat across from her, slowly reaching out his hands to hold hers, his eyes glazing with a soft passionate look as they stare deep into hers, his touch full of warmth.
"Listen, I am not trying to replace Draco or take his place in your life. He is your first love and I know that what you had was special. But all I ask is that you keep an open mind about me and give me a chance to be your mate, to make you happy," he expresses earnestly.
Her gaze softens at his words. She never expected him to be so tender and un
