Chapter 35: Do You Love Her?

~ Willow ~ I was awakened to a door clicking shut. When did I fall asleep? I slowly opened my eyes to find a pitch-black room. When did it get so dark? Once my eyes adjusted to the darkness, I noticed Brax sitting on a couch. He had his head in his hands and I knew something was wrong. “Brax?” I said in a low voice. I slid out of bed and made my way into his sitting area. I turned on his fireplace to give us a little light without things becoming too bright. Brax didn’t move. There was a heavy feeling in the room, dread blanketed my body. “Brax, are you okay?” I sat down next to him and placed my hand on his shoulder. “Willow, I have to tell you something.” He said with a sorrowful tone in his voice. “Okay.” I said. My whole body stiffened with the anticipation of bad news. “I don’t want to hurt you, Willow. I am sorry I pressured you into becoming something more with me. I hadn’t expected my father to…” I swallowed deep. “To what, Brax?” He sighed. With his elbows still resting on his