Chapter 48 ~ A shocking Reveal

“Thank you,” Rose responded with a blush heating her face.

She didn't expect such a reaction from Ethan and didn't know what to do now that he was looking at her that way. She bit her bottom lip before looking at him, “Shall we leave?”

“I'm starting to think twice about letting you go to the event,” Ethan said.

Rose frowned, “Why?”

Ethan pulled her even closer as he snaked his hand around her waist before he whispered In her ears, “I don't want other men seeing how beautiful you are.”

Rose's heart was beating even faster. Her face heated as she pushed Ethan playfully. The words he spoke had more effect on her than she was letting on. Every compliment he said to her was engraved in her heart maybe that was why when he disappointed her, it was hurting as much as it did.

She felt like Ethan had changed, he acted strange and even touched her without the influence of alcohol. Not wanting to linger on the thought for much longer, she turned to him.

“Come on! We're going to be late!” She sa