His question had everything around her come to a stand still. Was that what it sounded like? She never meant it that way. Although she was still doubtful and still not convinced about their possible shared past, she hadn't thought of leaving him. Not yet, at least.
"No, I…I…" she tried to find the words, but they just weren't coming. She held his gaze, wanting to see if he truly believed that, but she couldn't read him. His eyes held so much death that she felt lost. "I didn't mean it that way, believe me-"
"I know," his gaze suddenly softened, and she could read them once again, although not as easily as he read hers. Alex raised her hand and kissed her knuckles. "Forgive me if I made you misunderstand."
Sara frowned. How come his expression and mood switched so quickly? Just a moment ago, he was so intense and, in a way, quite intimidating even though she never thought hom to be, ever. But right now, he is back to being playful again.
