Zahra, I think you're right---love isn't a choice. If I could choose to love Caspida, maybe this would all be going differently, but I don't think that's possible. Not anymore."All the smoke inside me sinks as I stare at him. "What are you saying?"He turns and meets my gaze squarely. As much as I want to, I find it impossible to look away. The intensity of his copper gaze holds me entranced."I think you know," he says softly. "Or am I the only one who feels it?