Chapter 32: HURTING TOO MUCH

Edeline “Hey, Edeline... I know it's not ideal for me to be here, but I had to see you. I don’t want you to suffer any consequences because of me, so maybe I should leave now,” Darius said, his voice filled with concern. I quickly reached out, gripping his arm firmly. “Wait. During my talk with your father, he said as long as I’m careful and avoid getting caught, we’ll be fine. But if I do get caught, there’ll be repercussions. For now, we’re safe.” His words stung, and my frustration flared up. My wolf growled in response to my anger. It’s hard to believe that, despite everything, we’re still letting him affect us. The ban on spending time with my best friend only deepened my resentment. I dreaded the thought of seeing Percival again. Still, the morning's events weighed heavily on my mind. Darius flashed me a reassuring smile. “Let’s talk. Come on.” He led me toward the water’s edge, settling on our favorite rock—spacious enough for us to sit comfortably. We sat by the gentle stream,