CHAPTER 70

KRISTINA'S POV

I looked him dead in the eyes. I stared into his blue ones that reminded me of the ocean.

"Because…" I whispered. "Please… Tell me." He stared at me silently for what seemed like ages before sighing and leaning backwards.

"There are many things you don't know about me," he said eventually, avoiding my stare. "Things I haven't even told anyone."

My brows furrowed together in confusion. "What do you mean?" I asked cautiously.

Nathan met my questioning gaze, almost hesitant to begin. He licked his lips nervously before finally speaking.

"When… When we first met." His eyes flickered nervously away from mine. "We fought. I–I tried to kill you, to protect you. To keep you safe–from harm. And, you defended me."

"Protecting me from who?" I whispered softly.

Nathan's head snapped back up to look at me again, his expression pained.

He shook his head lightly. "You won't believe me even if I say it."

I sighed at his response but remained silent. It was a conversation best