Chapter 68

As they finally approached the door of her apartment, Shanaya felt heat pool in the pit of her stomach. Beyond that door, nothing would keep them apart. She could finally have all she was craving. She unlocked the door and stepped inside, her feet trembling.

However, when she turned around, she found Dhruv still standing outside, his hand lightly placed over the doorframe. Lowering his gaze to his bare feet, he spoke softly, his voice carrying the weight of his emotions, "If you have any doubts at all, just tell me. Even now, just tell me. I'll leave, Shanaya. I won't say a word. But if you choose to do this, there's no going back."

She had never seen him as vulnerable before that night. In that moment, Shanaya knew how much he still cared about her — how much he respected her boundaries. Moved by his sincerity, Shanaya reached out and placed her hand gently on his cheek. She met his gaze with an unwavering resolve, her voice filled with certainty. "I have no doubts, Dhruv," she whi