Chapter 76

Kelsey's POV:

I did not return to Elise's room immediately but instead hid in a hidden corner of the stairs, where no one would pass by so no one would see my miserable appearance now. I huddled against the wall and sobbed. I didn't want to hurt Brian, but I did.

For the rest of my life, I will never forget Brian's disappointed look when I blurted out that I didn't want to see him.

Brian is a stubborn person who will go through all the consequences to bring me back with him, but if that happens, Elise can borrow that opportunity to mess with Luna Serena. Brian will also be punished for his thoughtless actions. I can't put him in danger for my sake; I'd instead use those callous words to get him to abandon me completely; I know it might be an idiotic way, but at that moment, I couldn't find a better way.

Maybe at some point, I have to be willing to accept my mate's rejection. I thought of this, and my heart ached; the pain grew bigger and bigger and spread throughout my body, making my