Chapter 86

Ariezel

Waking up to a new day felt somewhat different.

My head ached slightly, making me groan and turn further into the sheets.

Slowly my eyes slipped open, meeting the bright light.

I was back in my room. Although remembering how I got back was more difficult, I clearly remembered what happened before that.

Blood rushed through my cheeks at the thought. He had asked me if he could pursue me and try courting me again and I said yes.

I buried my head into my palms once, shutting my eyes to reality.

After everything, I had stopped him and held back. Although I wasn't set on leaving, I couldn't fall back into his arms happily. I hoped that through friendship, I could survive with him. I could be co tent with it, loving him but not being with him.

But just like always, he turned my world upside down.

His denial was one thing, but at the crucial moment when I could have refused, I should have refused, I didn't.

Looking at his eyes which though the atmosphere was dark, still managed to sh