~Zoe~
I had heard of people’s throats getting as dry as the desert when faced with scary situations, but I had never, for once, encountered it.
Truthfully, I always thought they were lying and making up stories to cover up for their lack of courage, but standing before Alex, who was still looking at me skeptically, I could finally understand what they meant, because I was in that exact situation. I couldn’t find any words to get myself out of the hole I had unconsciously dug myself into.
“It’s truly not what you think. I- I promise that I can explain.”
I hoped that he would give me the chance to explain myself before he told Niklaus about my pregnancy at least. I stepped away from the wall and closer to him.
“I know that it may sound unbelievable, but I just ask that you please lis
