91 - Eskaal's inner guilt

[Eskaal’s pov]

As I sat in bed, wide awake, Meagia peacefully slept by my side. The soft moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle glow on her serene and calm face. My mind wandered back to the day fate brought us together, and waves of emotion washed over me. Gratitude filled my heart, knowing how lucky I was to have her in my life.

The memory of our first meeting played like a cherished film in my mind. It was the very night before my marriage ceremony when she walked up to my room, where our eyes met for the first time, and an instant connection sparked between us. It was as if the universe conspired to bring us together, and from that moment, I knew Meagia was someone special. My mate!

But alongside the joy of our love, there was a dark cloud of guilt that hung over me. Clara, the woman from my past, had cunningly plotted to come between Meagia and me. She knew of my father's disapproval of our relationship and used it to her advantage. Clara approached my father,