She stared for a minute, blinked, then stared again for another minute. This is how it was since Killian's supposed accusation. This was the first time someone has ever come close to… Well, you know what.
The state Isabella was in was a state of shock, her way to deny what's happening. To her, it felt like everything was frozen, even Killian.
What would he do if she admitted it? Would he go to the press and rat her out? Like all the other men before him?
Not to say she would not feel some sort of betrayal, because she would. Gravely at that.
This man has proven himself worthy of her trust so far, but what would justify he did it out of love? Or maybe for himself. Even then, he wouldn't rat her out if he was doing it for himself.