Chapter 72

The words struck me harder than I expected.

“You never seemed like the nostalgic type,” I said, trying to keep my voice light.

He smirked faintly.

“Don’t tell anyone. It’ll ruin my reputation.”

Despite everything, I found myself smiling. It was brief, but it was real.

“Your secret’s safe with me.”

He nodded, the humor fading from his expression as his gaze returned to the horizon.