Chapter 362. Painted Love

Chantel Aeden Revia

He comes up to meet my gaze again, helping me sit up straight. He tugs me to his chest and tells me it's all right.

"I'm sorry, Lexcis," I murmur, my voice laden with uncertainty. "It's not that I don't want to. I just—I don't know what happened."

"Please, don't apologize. It's okay. I'm not mad, I won't ever be mad at you for this," he reassures, his touch comforting.

His words calm me. "But I wanted it. Truly."

"I know. I know, baby," he murmurs tenderly. "But you can change your mind whenever. Yes doesn't mean it has to stay yes. It's okay."

I nod slowly, processing his words. "I know, but I feel bad."

Lexcis kisses the top of my paint-covered head, his chuckle echoing softly in the room. "You don't have to feel bad, my love. You've given me an incredible surprise. This is an extra