Chapter 80

"That is honestly one of the most fitting things you've ever said about yourself," I laugh. Danyal looks my way again, a small smile still spread across his gorgeous face. "I love the sound of your laugh." He reaches for my hand and brings it to his lips, kissing my knuckles softly. "I love it even more when I'm the one to make you laugh." Pulling his hand to my lips, I kiss his knuckles too. "Right back at you, lover boy." Danyal growls playfully. "Don't ever call me that again, moy svet, not great for my frightening image." "Whatever you say, lover boy!" I laugh again. The smiles and laughs quickly fade as Danyal moves the truck around the last bend in the road and we head straight into the center of White Hills. Slowing down, I see all the familiar faces looking through the truck's windows. A rush of anxiety pulses through me as we come to a stop, the gravel crunching softly under the tires. Closing my eye