Sudden Distance

Cora's POV

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"I'm sorry." I stepped toward him, reaching up to cup his cheek. "Forgive me. Please. I love you."

He turned his head, his gaze sliding away to focus on the window behind me. The rejection stung worse than anything he'd said, but I wouldn't let him retreat. Not now.

I brought my other hand up, guiding him back until his eyes met mine again.

His hand cov