Isabella's breath hitched, and her heart thundered in her chest as the weight of Nicholas's words slowly sank into her. The raw intensity of his words overwhelmed her and consumed her, leaving her vulnerable.
Isabella could see that Nicholas meant every single word he said. She could see the sincerity, devotion, and protectiveness in his eyes, and it made her heart trickle with a warmth that spread through her chest.
Isabella felt the steady heartbeat of Nicholas under her palm that mixed with her own heartbeat, and little by little the void in her heart began to fill. Nicholas's words, his heartbeat, and his warmth made her feel a whirlwind of emotions.
And Isabella knew that all those emotions belonged to him, but unlike before, it didn't scare her; instead, it made her feel complete. Isabella's gaze softened as she entwined her fingers with his and whispered,
"Thank you for everything, but please don't ever do it again."
