Chapter 75: STRONG FEELINGS

Edeline I looked at his face, appreciating his striking features. Not quite as mesmerizing as Percival’s, but still undeniably handsome. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small item, extending it towards me. "My locket?" I frowned, puzzled. Why would he retrieve it if he didn’t like it? "I understand how important this is to you. It wouldn’t be right to leave it behind," he said. He closed his hand over it, placing it gently in the pocket of my dress before drawing me close. His warm embrace enveloped me, and he placed a soft kiss on my neck. "Things will get better, Edeline. I promise." I closed my eyes, leaning into him as his arms held me securely. My heart, already shattered before this day, felt like it might never mend. The depth of my sorrow was overwhelming. Tears streamed down my face as I clung tightly to Darius. I couldn’t let go, even as the pain from the mark on my neck made me tremble. Percival was making significant strides in forming the bond, and the realiza