Ivy
“Once all this is over with….you’ll accept my rejection and leave. For good,” His voice was as cold as winter knocking at the door. And this was the same man whose eyes had lit up with a warmth no fire can compare to when he confessed his love for me. I could see the hurt in his eyes, the pain from my betrayal.
“Asher…” Cora started but he held up his hand and shook his head.
“This is between us,” Asher said firmly, his eyes still locked on mine. I gazed into his eyes and I knew this was his way of making me feel the hurt he felt. I knew he still loved me so if me promising to leave brings him some kind of relief then be it.
“I promise,” I said. “Once this is done and if you still feel like it is the end for us then I will accept your rejection and leave, no questions asked.You
