Chapter 76 — Desmond is over there.

I blink a few times while Oliver's face gets closer. I'm sure that anyone who looks at this from the right angle thinks that we're kissing. It makes my throat narrow. He doesn't go any further than that, fortunately. Although our faces are close, it's not a really dangerous distance.

“Are you afraid?” He asks slowly, rousing me from my thoughts.

“I feel a bit uncomfortable, to be honest.” I give a