Chapter 43:

Kira’s POV:

Dante’s body stiffened like a board, and I instantly regretted what I’d said. His shoulders squared, jaw clenched, and I could see the shadow of something cold flicker in his eyes. I didn’t want to give him the wrong idea—that his attitude towards me was making me doubt my own feelings.

I forced a cheerful smile and nodded toward the plate on the table. "Nevermind that. Are those for m