Chapter 114

Jean

I don’t miss the spark in Dante’s eyes when I said those words, my heart getting fuller with each passing second.

“Do you remember the first time you took me to the casino?” When Dante nods, I continue, my smile not faltering for a moment. “I felt like I belonged.”

Dante’s eyes widen at my confession and I can’t help but coo inwardly at his reactions. “To be honest, I was terrified of getting used to your world, but then, I realized it’s not your world that I felt like I belonged in. It’s you. I belong with you.”

“What are you saying?” Dante asks, but his expression tells me he already understands, his hands clutching mine bringing them closer to his chest.

“It was the feeling I got being next to you. I felt alive, powerful… content. It terrified me. It still does. But I’ve realized not telling you scares me more.”

“Again, Jean what exactly are you saying?”

“I’m saying I love you, Dante.”

“Since when?” he asks and I can’t help but giggle at his reaction, with his eyes wide and ey