C94 Desperate and Naked

ZYLIAH’S POV

My heart dropped to my stomach, but I refused to accept defeat, not just yet. I quickly intercepted his path, my blurry, tear-filled eyes locking on his stoic gaze.

“No,” I said stubbornly, blinking until the tears spilled from my eyes.

"No?" He echoed, his tone annoyed, his expression tightening as if disconcerted by my defiance.

"No, we are not done. Not by a long shot