. It was not the first time; she had received such looks many time

no Luna had ever suffered such a tragic fate. Usually they lived happily, c

that had filled her days after Ayla's prophecy were gone. Without t

e let out all the screams and tears she had been holding back

e end. Maybe it w

ymore. She knew her limits

d been trained to steel her heart against all forms of pity. Sh

done this t

n in the world. Not only was he capable and resp

anyone in need. He never discriminated between pe

of responsibility on his shoulders made him wise and professi

her, including Vione. Especially since they had known each oth

see Usher from afar. That was enough; she found reasons to help her parents work a

Everyone was shocked, but no one dared to contradict her. So, she and

ld finally find true happiness, but it did not happen. Usher and Mireya's affa

shadows, but it was difficult. Everything seemed to be spi

Vione in her loneliness. With no one at

he lost track of how long she had been unconscious. One thing s

awoke, and for a moment she tried to focus her gaze. Confusion str

rg

heavy, probably fr

are yo

and shook it. "No.

l get you

s in Vione's hand. She sipped at it slow

you fe

ighed.

nk G

hands. Vione stood still

sh

ing the empty glass on

asked without beating around the

nt the night together only once, on their wedding night. Af

closer and approached Vione, who was sitting again

, what are yo

a reason

ad said was true. He did not ne

you d

her after the events of the day. They had ar

ons. She was sure that Usher would not come unless i

er set foot in my room without a reason. So, U

reason, fine.

ld this be related to their argument earlier? When sh

er goin

check on

nstantly vanished from Vione's mind.

upping one of Vione's cheeks. His thumb moved, gently caressing, ful

She must be dre

one who loves me. I..." Usher's thumb stopped. He

in a gust of wind. It fell and scattered

r? What did y

hat. It's because of both of us. I love you. Please, for the first ti

's words were beyond her imaginatio

I don't care if you don't have cl

but instead she could

e you,

s feelings, and Vione found her heart beat

o, Usher. I lo

one did not need anything more. Everything

hing. I want you to accep

t is

into his pocket and pulled something out. He

or, that night brought an unexpected surprise. Not only did she receive an

right next to Vione's ear as she put on the

e, now hanging beautifully around her neck, and then she rea

ht. I'm wea

before she asked. She smiled as sh

tiful necklace, U

nt, but his eyes reflected the most

that for the umpteenth time s

A

intently, trying to remember. She wasn't sure, but Usher

? Is there

suddenly remembered our childhood. Do you r

remember.

d to save me, but you couldn't swim e

road smile. "That was

n't plan on almos

e meant. So, she took a de

bout it, your eyes

smile froze

if to confirm, she stared into Usher's eyes for a moment without blink

hain around Usher's neck. The uncertainty was stron

earing that

ook at him again. "What are you saying, Vione? How

rrassed, then shook his hea

d. Um. Can't you ju

all the time. Not a day goes b

ut love, but also about how she got through those days. Ush

io

nd smile. Her expression was so serene t

as if he did not care about himself when he realiz

. With a quick glance he saw Vione

ed down again, thanks to the oxygen he was breathing in. It

Ush

were melodious and radiated an addictive charm that nev

too of the Alpha that adorned Usher's sturdy neck, its occasional golden glimmer mesmerizing her. After tha

ape of Vione's neck, making the owne

ason to spend t

art beat faster and she could not utter

a clearer answer to unbutton Vione's s

se me,

ed them. Everything disappeared fr

t distance. Usher and Vi

ppens, Vione

echoed in her chest and she bit her lowe

mise,