Believe Me (Shatter Me #6.5)

by Tahereh Mafi

A dangerous heat builds behind my eyes and I force myself to fight it back, to remain calm,

but when she sees me, she smiles—and I nearly lose the fight. “I told you it was a nice dress,” Kenji whispers. “Kenji.” “Yes?” “Thank you,” I say, still staring at Ella. “For everything.”

Ella glides toward me, nearly within reach. I feel my heart pounding in my chest, happiness threatening to destroy me.