Chapter 57:

Kira’s POV:

The air between us grew heavy, like the room itself was holding its breath. I could still hear my own words echoing in the silence, that stupid, careless question.

Dante’s jaw tightened, his eyes darkening as he stared down at the laptop screen. "I do have many memories," he said slowly, his voice flat. "But unlike you, I’d much rather forget them."

I swallowed, the lump in my throat t