Chapter 51

Alistair

Clara’s question renders me speechless. I truly didn’t expect her to be ready to try again, but my moment of gawking at her is misinterpreted. Her eyes widen when no words come out of my mouth, and then she tries to get away from me with a sob.

“See!” She exclaims. “I knew it was too early to try again. I’m a terrible person for wanting it already, aren’t I? Now isn’t the time to try agai