Chapter 141: The Hidden Tracks

Thelma Zane’s POV “You’re breaking the rules,” I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper. “You can’t do this.” Aldrich laughed, a rich, carefree sound that seemed to fill the room. He pulled me into a warm embrace, his tone laced with amusement. “Can’t what?” he asked, his eyes glinting with mischief. “You can’t be so glib with your tongue!” I retorted, trying to sound stern, though I knew it was a lost cause. “Alright, my love,” he said, his voice softening, “but you need to understand something. You don’t have to hide anything from me. No matter how you look, no matter what scars you bear, you are and always will be my true love.” “But these scars… they’re ugly,” I said, my voice tinged with insecurity. “How could they be ugly?” he asked, gently caressing my face. “These scars are a badge of honor, a gift from the Moon Goddess herself. They are proof of the bravery and strength of the fiercest warrior I know. I’m proud of you, Thelma.” “You don’t mind?” I as