Claire's POV
"There are a lot of things I wish to tell you, but only if you are willing to listen," I said, meeting Sissy's curious gaze.
Her eyebrows arched, and she leaned closer, taking my hand in hers. "What is it that you wish to tell me?" she asked, her tone soft yet insistent. "Don't keep me in suspense, Claire. I need to know what is going on in your life."
I hesitated, my heart thudding against my ribs. How was I supposed to say this without making her furious? Still, I took a deep breath and tried to gather my thoughts. "Well, there is this... I mean…" I stumbled over my words, glancing down at our joined hands as I struggled to continue. "I have decided to let Evander pursue me. And… I am going to wait for the right time before I decide whether to say yes to him."
The moment the words left my mouth, I knew they would hit like a storm.
