Chapter 88. It’s Overwhelming

Calista’s POV

I glanced around nervously, my fingers clutching at the edge of my jacket. “Zane…” My voice faltered as I struggled to find the right words.

Zane stepped closer, his eyes steady, his hand reaching out as if to bridge the gap between us. “Calista, no,” he said firmly. “I am not trying to pressure you.”

I drew in a shaky breath. My gaze darted between the shadows around us. “I know,” I finally murmured, my voice barely a whisper. “But right now, I don’t even know how to handle this… I’m lost.”

I met his gaze. “But there is one thing I do know.”

He raised his brow a little bit. “What is it, Calista?” He asked, there was a desperation in his voice, and I looked at him like I couldn’t breathe, and I was still unsure.

“I don’t want to lead you on, I mean—”

Zane cut me off, his expression calm but insistent. “I understand. Just tell me.”

I swallowed hard. “I like you, Zane.”

Zane’s expression softened, but