Chapter137:Proving the Fiery Blaze

Mayara looked at Arthur with a mix of desire and desperation. Anna's words echoed in her mind, and the sensation of hiding something from Arthur was overwhelming. She knew there were truths he wasn't ready to face, and the thought of unveiling all the secrets could jeopardize everything that still remained between them. -Arthur, I...- Mayara began, her voice trembling, but before she could continue, she found herself paralyzed by the complexity of the situation. Passion and pain conflicted within her. She wanted to tell the truth, but she feared his reaction, and the weight of the secrets was a burden she didn't know how to carry alone. Arthur, still catching his breath from the kiss, watched her with eyes that mixed frustration and concern. -You have something you're hiding from me, don't you? I can feel it.- She sighed deeply, struggling to find the right words. -It's complicated. There are things that... that you can't know right now. I don't want to put you in danger.- Arthur looke