Chapter 78 | Hard to Love

They say it's very hard to love something that doesn't need you. But it was harder to stop loving the ruthless version of Marcus, even if he didn't want me.

He avoided me at all costs for the rest of the afternoon. He said I had to stay in my room until my ankle healed completely. It would save me from all the back-breaking work for sure, but how was I ever going to get another chance to sneak out of the fortress then?

I considered telling him about it, asking him to take me to the cave himself. That was the easiest and safest way. I walked to the training grounds, wondering if he was over there.

"Where do you think you are going?" Logan stopped me.

"I am looking for the Legatus."

"And why would he want to meet you?"

"He would very much want to, and that's why I am looking for him."

"Get back to wherever you are supposed to be. You don't own this place, so stop walking around as if you do."

Huh!

"I will go back, just tel