"Kylara, say something." Kane said hoarsely as I began to walk from the stables.
Despite my fury, I paused at the pain in his voice.
"What would you like me to say?" I asked without turning around. I pulled his jacket tighter around me.
He made a choked noise in his throat, "Say you understand why I did it, that you forgive." His voice was thick with desperation. I imagined his hand raking through his dark, glossy hair. "Say you love me." He added softly.
His tone sent a stab of pain lancing through my heart and I flinched. It was true that I cared for him deeply. I couldn't deny that anymore, not after how lost I'd felt hearing that female say he'd claim her. I knew I had loved him once. Those feelings had been as clear as starlight to me, but now? To say I was confused was an understatement.
"I don't know." I replied with a lifeless sigh. Turning to face him, I said, "I need time to think."
Kane's face was so pale and stricken, tears welled up in my eyes unbidden.
