Nolan POV
“I meant what I said before, I love you. I know that I don’t deserve it, but… I hope that one day you’ll give me another chance to prove it.”
The words came out before I could stop them. The feeling of her in my arms, the warmth of the bond, it was enough to override my logical mind. I let the words tumble out in a stream and waited for Ellie to react.
She didn’t say a word, just melted into my hold. We swayed to the music, not really dancing anymore, but using the excuse to stay pressed together. I could feel her hands grip the back of my shirt and hold tight like she might float away if she let me go.
I held on just as tightly.
This feeling was almost too intense, but I didn’t want to give it up. I don’t know how much time passed before she lifted her head and looked u
