would never . . .” His voice trailed off to barely more than a whisper. He braved giving her his attention once more, and Vhalla felt something flutter frantically. “I would never have the opportunity to tell you that . . .” Vhalla leaned closer to him, savoring every word. She could almost feel his breath on her face when he spoke. “That I . . .” Aldrik was suddenly keenly aware of her attentiveness and there was something that resembled fear at the realization. Aldrik’s lips parted.
Goddammit SAY IT
