Felixe’s POV
She gazed at me for a split second with eyes like shimmering pools reflecting desire, love, and sadness. “You didn’t care to know, Felixe. You rejected me before I could tell you.” The tears spilled and my heart broke!
I raised myself up against the cushions and held my arms out to her. “My life is in a mess. You know that, don’t you? They’ve taken Derrick! I couldn’t risk your life, Hera!”
A gasp of horror escaped her lips, and she sank into my arms, clinging to me with dread. “Is that why you pushed me away from you?”
I sighed and nodded, tightening my hold on her.
“Why don’t you stay here with us? You’ll be safe. I’ll talk to Zeph!”
Her suggestion warmed my heart. My heart longed to stay with her, but I knew I couldn’t. I didn’t want to put her at risk. There wa
