The world froze. The gentle breeze, the murmur of the city below, the distant strains of music—it all vanished. My own breath caught in my throat, my heart seizing in my chest. Luke had been lying to me? But...I finally felt like we were finally connecting! Had that all been just a game?
Luke's hand slipped from mine, leaving me grasping empty air. He turned, bringing his hands to the railing, staring down into the forests below. His shoulders were tense, the violet of his eyes dark and stormy.
"I'm sorry," he whispered, his tail falling limp. "I didn't want to, but I...I didn't see any other choice. When I looked at you down there, you were so beautiful, so...happy. You deserve so much more than what I have to give."
"Luke, I don't understand. What didn't you tell me?"
He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "When I said I didn't know what I liked...it wasn't true. I've been keeping it secret from you."
