Chapter 6

Pale eyes with a slight tinge of iron in color. The man looked at me with curiosity then as if on cue, his face turned into amusement. His eyes focused on mine, and for a moment, I saw the familiar flash of color behind them. I broke our contact, not wanting to linger in it any longer.

Those eyes reminded me of him. Alpha Knight Strevus. He is a pleasant thought, but I was not willing to scald under his scrutiny anymore, not when he has a lover. If he loathed me, I would not push myself to be a bit likable to him.

My hopes of turning away were disposed of as I muffled my urge to vent out my pain. Overpowering me like turbulence was grief, desperation, and heartbreak, all in one moment.

Noticing my silent torment, the man walked forward, leveling his eyes into mine and offering a lending hand.

"Are you alright?" Lacing his voice was concern and something I couldn't point out.

I waved my hand, indicating that I was indeed fine, though it was a lie. I lift