Chapter 53. Falling Back in Line

Zera’s POV

The month that followed flew by. I divided my time between work, Zion, and Lionel.

Four weeks ago, I reported to the university because, though it was the exam period when I disappeared, they still needed my presence there. Mr. Tobi, the vice chancellor, however, told me Aaron had stepped in and informed him why I wasn’t present. I didn’t know what Aaron told him, but it sounded genuine enough because Mr. Tobi believed it and granted me pardon for the days I missed. I didn’t know what exactly he told them, and I didn’t ask.

Daniel also came back two weeks ago and apologized, claiming he had overreacted. When I asked him what changed his mind, he admitted Aaron had come to his house to speak to him. In his words, Aaron had admitted to kissing me and that I only kissed back because he made me. He also told him that in the week I spent with him, I had welcomed no form of entanglement because I had him in mind. Somehow, Daniel believed him and returne