Chapter 65. A Clearer View

Zera’s POV

I glanced at him before returning my focus to the rack behind the counter. “Is that why you came in here with your arms locked in hers? To get me jealous?”

“Well, are you?”

“What?”

“Jealous?”

My cheeks heated, but I stayed silent. Of course, I was jealous. Why wouldn’t I be? The two looked good together, but I remained silent.

“It’s fine. I got jealous when I saw you and him talking earlier, even though I knew all that existed was friendship. The same with Ms. Kira, the new biology professor.” His hand lifted to stroke my face, and despite wanting to pull away, I couldn’t help but lean in.

“Tell me, are you jealous?”

My eyes fluttered, and I fought the moan that almost left my throat when he sang his fingertips over my temple and down my cheek.

“Yes.”

“Why?” He asked with a tone laced with interest.

“Because I love you.” My eyes fluttered at my admission, and they locked in his. “I love you, Aaron, a