"You don't have to be." I said.
"Yes, I do." He said as his voice lowered.
"Because I love you." He said.
Everything inside me stopped. I couldn't breathe and Draven seemed to realize what he had said at exactly the same moment I did. His eyes met mine and for one long second, neither of us moved. Then he stepped back.
"I need to speak with Darius." He said as he turned and walked away.
I remained standing there, completely stunned. Draven loved me.
The thought seemed impossible, yet something inside my chest warmed at the words. I had spent weeks telling myself that my feelings for him were complicated because of the marriage.
Now I wasn't sure I could hide behind that excuse anymore.
Across the courtyard, Vivienne had heard enough. She stood partially concealed behind one of the
