Chapter 137. Peace and Joy

Demarion surprised 1405 Aakifahlynn with a late lunch. The ambiance was intimate, and there was a nice spread on one of the tables in a garden booth.

They had spent the time chatting about affairs of the Empire, and 1405 Aakifahlynn felt free.

1805 Aakifahlynn sensed a wholeness in her, a sense of peace and joy, 1405 Aakifahlynn was almost shaking with it.

It brought 1805 Aakifahlynn to tears. But it was tears of joy for herself back then.

If this were her life, she yearned for a taste of true love, a love devoid of any ulterior motives. It was a yearning that filled her with hope, a hope for a brighter future.

At least once, she would experience being truly loved by someone who did not want to use her for anything.

There was also love and deep strength in 1405 Aakifahlynn amongst an intense possessiveness that almost mirrored Demarion's.

1805 Aakifahlynn laughed at herself, thinking about how stupid she could be sometimes. But sti