The Blood Moon Ascendance
"Selena, we have more pressing matters. I can't let personal emotions cloud my judgment right now."
My heart sank. "Hazel, if our love was ever real, if it still means something to you, swear it. Swear that I'm the one you love, that Mia is just a memory."
His jaw tightened, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of conflict in his eyes. But he shook his head. "I won't swear, Selena. I can't make promises I might not keep in the chaos that lies ahead."
The realization hit me like a wave, and I couldn't contain the heartache. "Hazel, I can't keep pretending that everything is fine when our foundation is crumbling. If you can't swear to our love, then tell me honestly, do you still love me?"