Chapter 22

“So, how long will it take?” Grace’s sudden question took him off guard. For a moment he couldn’t understand but as words seeped through his head, he narrowed his eyes at her, his fists unknowingly clenching at his sides.

“It’s done. We’ll visit Arden tomorrow.” Grace’s smile shrink. Arden. Somewhere she felt between embarrassed and pathetically sorry for him. He saved her that night and she didn't even thanked him.

Reminding herself to be polite and give him her apologies and gratitude next time she visit him.

Grace felt her heart beating drastically against her chest as Orion looked her way. There was something–she couldn’t pin-point–in his crystal eyes that seemed off. But she couldn’t blame him, she herself was acting strangely.

She was absolutely furious, her emotions swirling like a tempest within her. In a moment of vulnerability, she allowed herself to become deeply attached to him, envisioning a future where something truly enchanting could transpire betwee