CHAPTER 70

KENZIE "Kenz." I heard Connor's voice overhead the deep waters I was drowning in and I tried to reach for the surface but the wave was strong and I was only pushed back further. "I am ashamed of myself. Ashamed of facing you. I have a confession to make. I am a coward. I am a fool. But I want to protect you. I want to keep you safe. It is scary how much I am willing to do for you. How far I am willing to go for you just so I can see those rare sparks in your eyes when you are happy. It is scary how much I...love you." The voice began to fade and my heartbeat, afraid of being left lonely in the waters by myself again. I shut my eyes and forced myself to the surface and with all my strength, I gave it one last push my head finally submerged from the water I gasped for the air I had been deprived of for what felt like an eternity. I flicked my eyes open as I tried to adjust to the transition from a world of total dense darkness to the sunlight that hit. my eyes from the windows, I sc