Chapter 55

Zachary

I shouldn’t have come back. But the thought of leaving her alone in this state was worse than any punishment I could face.

I did promise myself, especially being the reason for her weakness. I had pushed her to the extreme and she let out a lot of emotions. But I couldn’t help it.

Here I was again, standing beside her with my face close to hers, staring into those blue eyes that had ruined me long before I realized it. One look from her was enough to unravel every piece of control I had built over the years.

“If you leave me,” I whispered, voice rough, “there will be nothing left of me to save.”

The words hung between us, heavy and dangerous.

For a second, I thought she might lean closer.

Instead, her hands slammed against my chest.

I meant every word I said. Damn, she was the reason I breathe. It’s funny how we went from being enemies to lovers. Now, my world revolves around her.

She stared at me with those pretty