Sofia, stay.
The words took me aback as they replayed over and over in my head. It almost sounded like a command and for a moment, it felt like I had no choice but to comply. It wasn't until I looked into those electric blue eyes of his that I saw the statement for what it was. I bit my lip. Is it possible that I really mean that much to him?
"I promise you, Derek … I'll never do anything to compromise you, to bring harm to The Shade…" I was babbling, trying to convince myself that he wanted me to stay for reasons that went far beyond my comprehension.
His face tensed – offended – as he shook his head. "It's not about that, and you know it."
"Then what is it about?" I needed him to give me a reason to stay. I wanted to hear it from his lips.