ELEIA'S POV -- I don't know what to say as I sit on the bed , my breathing getting heavier by the second . "Hey ." Aiden grabs my chin in between his fingers , dragging his thumb over my trembling bottom lip . My eyes lock on his ocean blues , "I know ." He nods and my gaze averts down to my hands fidgeting with my clothes . "I.." my voice cracks as the back of my eyes sting . "It's okay ." He breathes out , his words say one thing , but his eyes are full of hurt . I look at him , my eyes flicking between his , "I'm sorry ." I manage to mutter out . "Don't apologise ." He pleads in a demanding way . His voice is deep and his eyes dark . "I need to ." Tears rest on the rim of my eyes , "You don't deserve this ." I shake my head frantically as tears stream down my cheeks . "No ,