Chapter 599 Don't You Trust Me?

I bit my lip, forced a smile, and started to pack up the first aid kit. "Take it easy for a while. I'm going to put this away." "Yvette!" Lucas’ hand shot out, grabbing mine, his dark eyes drilled into mine, his voice a deep rumble that sent a shiver down my spine. I stared into his eyes, catching a glimpse of something odd that sent a ripple of panic through me. "What's... what's going on?" He did not say a word. Instead, he leaned in so close that his lips were nearly brushing against mine. My body tensed up, my breath caught in my throat, and my eyes shut without thinking. "What if I was just like Idris, born to the same kind of family? Would you still despise me?" His voice was a mix of strength and vulnerability. Frozen, I opened my eyes to find his face inches from mine, my heart torn. "I... I don't know what to say," I admitted. The truth was, the answer did not really matter. In this world, there were no 'what ifs’. He saw my uncertainty and let out a laugh, pulling me