"Don't say that, no matter what you have done, I believe you still deserve empathy and forgiveness." My voice came out louder than I intended. My chest tightened with unresolved emotions, like my body was contradicting my words.
Damon stepped closer. Each step made my heart skitter in my chest. I had the strange urge to step back, away from his reach. But I didn't.
He reached out, his fingers trembled slightly, and his warmth seeped into my skin as his fingers brushed my hair away.
Then, he cupped my face with both of his hands, and slowly he leaned in.
His forehead touched mine, his scent washed over me, sending shivers down my spine.
"If you speak the truth, and you speak from your heart you will be able to leave this guilt and resentment towards yourself behind."
His chest rose and fell faster. "You don't understand…" I could hear his heart racing in his chest. "Ember… I really missed you. Ember, you drove me insane, I want you back… please come back."
