#Chapter 12 - Her past

"Because, I have a history of not being able to show myself in public. I... I was wanted." Elijah's eyes filled with wonder. After confessing to Elijah I felt defenseless. I had been pretending to be strong for so long that mustering up what little courage I had left brought me to tears. I had never let my guard down around anyone since Jacob. The last time I shared my ambitions with any man he threw my heritage and my dreams in my face, I was still afraid that Elijah would become as malicious as Jacob. But I had to trust him., I just could not bring myself to lie to this man I front of me "The truth is, I'm actually a child actor, but I haven't been on the big screen for at least a decade. Maybe you've seen the movies I've been in. They gave me the nickname Little Aviator." Elijah nodded. "Yeah, I've seen that one. The little girl in the show is amazing, so is that you?" I laughed and looked down trying to annoy Elijah seeing my face grow red. Elijah was a