Forbidden bonds
She said it in a rushed whisper, as if saying it faster would lessen the weight of her words.
Nick stopped dead in his tracks. He turned to look at her, his eyes narrowing slightly, though his expression remained calm. “Oh, right,” he muttered, more to himself than to her.
“Yes,” Noah replied, her tone pleading now, hoping he would understand the gravity of the situation.
“So what?” he asked, nonchalant as ever. His voice was measured, but there was a glint of amusement in his eyes.
Noah’s face paled. “If he recognizes you, he’ll tell my mom,” she said, her voice a little louder, a lot more desperate.