Chapter 72. One Mind

Zera’s POV

I smiled and kissed him back, wrapping my arms around him. We hadn’t seen or spoken to each other since yesterday, and it was nice to know I wasn’t the only one missing him. His thumb softly grazed my cheeks, making me melt into him more.

“Your phone has been unreachable since yesterday. I left a few missed calls.” I pointed it out, and he nodded in agreement.

“I know. I haven’t picked it out of my car since yesterday. I’ve been busy with the arrangements for this meeting. I’m sorry you couldn’t reach me. I hope you’re not mad at me?” He said that, glancing at me with curious eyes.

“I’m not. I’m here for something else.” I tightened my grip on the books in my hand. “But it might take a long time, and you’re needed at the meeting.”

He clicked on his wristwatch and turned away from me. “Please continue without me; I won’t be coming back,” he said before turning his attention to me. “Now we have all the time in the world.”

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