Chapter 468

"It's not your imagination, Skyler. I'll marry you." Zayn's voice was resolute. "We'll get married next month. I'll give you a grand wedding. I will take good care of you, Skyler." "Zayn!" Skyler clung tightly to Zayn's neck. She tried to speak, but her voice was choked with sobs. All she could do was weep quietly. Zayn reached out. His hand hovered in the air momentarily before gently resting on Skyler's back as if making an important decision. He held Skyler close without moving. He suddenly felt as though his heart had died as he embraced a woman who wasn't Willow. He vowed never to love again foolishly or lay his heart bare for someone else to trample upon. He would be a machine devoid of emotions for the rest of his life. Love? To hell with love! If anything were left in his life, it would be hatred and responsibility—hatred for Willow and responsibility for Skyler. Zayn would spend his remaining days ensuring that the cruel woman who had played him and harmed Skyler