~Zayn's POV~
The words hung in the air, heavy and unwanted. Evric immediately pulled my shoulders back to see my face clearly. His eyes were wide with shock.
"No," he answered, the single word firm and unquestionable.
I wanted to speak, but he was faster. "No, Zayn. Whatever you are thinking in your head, no, it's not going to happen."
"Evric," I called his name, trying to reason with him. "You haven't heard me out."
"I don't want to hear you," Evric insisted. "Because my answer to your question is no."
I wanted to speak again, but Evric was quicker still. He kissed me, silencing my protest. When he pulled back, he rested his forehead against mine and pleaded, "Please, baby, no. We are not staying separately again."
I managed a slight, teasing smile. "We aren't even married yet, why do we have to stay together?"
