"I don't make such promises." Ivan quietly clipped, his voice measured, but also laced with an unexpected fervor that sent her heart skipping. He was already giving her that look that made her conscious of his present mood, but Samantha knew she had to speak with him regardless of if he fancied the topic or not.
"Ivan…"
His eyes bore into hers, letting her see the finality in his decision, and also the fact that he didn't agree to take this walk with her only to hear her spew this nonsense to him, but Samantha, remaining undeterred, tried to change his mind.
