“She’s horrified it’s him. You can see it in her face. I never understood that. They shared such a connection,” I whisper passionately. “It’s a vulnerable moment for him, and she acts revolted by him.” Orion’s face, while masked in darkness, tenses slightly. A crease forms between his brows, and his eyes dip to my lips before looking forward. I follow his gaze to the stage. “Loving her so deeply, and knowing she can’t look at him without fear … I guess it’s hard to hide your feelings when they’re that strong,” he whispers. “I can understand that.” His tone conveys a hint of something personal
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