I took a deep breath to steady myself and try and clear out the haze that threatened to overtake me. “I can’t keep waiting for you with the hopes that you will finally choose me,” I said. His gaze snapped to me and I saw the instant fire in his eyes. “I have chosen you,” he bit out. I could feel the tears stinging my eyes, blurring his face. “No. She has your ring. She has told everyone that she expects to marry you. There is no room for me in that equation,” I said.
