for a moment julia could not anything wxcept his own heartbeat

Julián did not take it.

Rosa’s eyes filled. “I know you hate me.”

“I don’t know what I feel.”

“That may be worse.”

He looked at her shoulder. The mark was partly visible beneath her dress.

“Why do you have the same birthmark?” he asked.

Rosa touched it unconsciously. “Amalia and I had the same father. Different mothers. The mark comes from his side. When continue reading …