Phoenix turned away as she spoke, suddenly finding it a bit harder to breathe. How could it have come to this? The past few days had been more wonderful than he could have ever imagined, filled with a love he had never known before. To end it now…

He watched as she made her way to one of the balcony doors, then stood and quickly made his way through the other, heading her off before she reached the terrace. Not knowing what to say, he silently pleaded with her.