Chapter 18

Ever since Calum arrived, Selene's life had changed a lot. In the past, she always felt like there was an emptiness in her heart. However, after he arrived, they would occasionally talk. Even when they didn't, he would stand by her side for a while. Selene placed a hand over her chest and realized the hollow, lost feeling hadn't been there for a while now. It dawned on her then that the reason her heart felt empty was because it was too quiet when she was alone. Humans were social creatures who craved connection, and being alone for too long made one lonely. Selene had once planned to spend the rest of her life on this deserted island. But now, she had changed her mind. Several months had passed. Her brothers and Malcolm must've forgotten about her by now. Plus, she had already "died" once. Thus, there was no need to keep punishing herself. In light of that, she didn't turn down Calum's suggestion. "I'll leave tomorrow too, but you don't need to take me out. We're just two st