Chapter 234: What My Heart Wants
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Chapter 234
~Tempest’s POV~
I broke the kiss abruptly, stepping back as my breath came in shaky gasps. Tears blurred my vision as I looked at him, his face filled with longing and confusion.
"I can’t," I whispered, my voice trembling. "I just can’t do this Ryland. It’s so wrong to do this to you."
"I’m not complaining. Tempest, listen to me. I may not own much or match your position but I love you truly."
"Ryland, stop it."
He shook his head. "No. Tempest—" he continued, but I shook my head. "Tempest, I..." I spun around and sprinted away before he could stop me.
The tears spilt over as I fled, my heart aching with the weight of what I’d just done. I didn’t stop until I was back in my room, the door shut firmly behind me.
Sliding down to the floor, I buried my face in my hands as the echoes of his words and his touch lingered like a ghost.
"I can’t," I repeated softly, though I wasn’t sure if I was trying to convince him now—or myself.