Chapter 66

"I hate her so much," She whispered to herself. "I always knew something was off. The way we kept moving from one town to another like we were on the run or fucking fugitives,"

She leaned into my warmth, resting her head on my shoulder and her arms slowly went around my neck. Her face was buried in the crook of my neck, and her warm breath fanned my skin, spreading a sweet sensation in my body.

We remained like that for seamless hours. At some point, I felt her fall asleep in my arms, but I didn't let go. I loved the feeling of her in my arms. I knew the type of girl she was, she liked to be her own person and depend on her own self, but I wanted her to know she doesn't have to do it all alone. She had me now, and I would always be by her side and would give my life for her without a second thought.

I carried her back to the mansion, making my way to our room. I placed her gently on the bed, pulling the sheets over her, about to head to the door. As soon as my body