d following me, my daily life had transformed into a succession of disturbing and tense moments. This morning, however, the atmo

ching me with expressions mixed with curiosity and annoyance. It was like they knew something I didn't. Usually, altho

s you. » "Nothing will stop me from keeping you. » They were simple words, but loaded with a strong and terribly intimidating message. These words were

nsuming curiosity. How could he dare behave like this without even consulting me?

he little notes and frowned. "It's Nathan, right? It'

e. "I'm going to go talk to him. This i

e was never far away. And indeed, as I headed towards the back of the school, I saw him, leaning aga

unable to hide the annoyance in my voice. "Thes

nd a hint of challenge. "I'm not playing, Lyana.

ssing my arms, trying to maintain a posture

ark eyes capturing mine squarely. "That you belong to me. That no one else ca

imidating, had something deeply haunting. But I couldn't let hi

mbling but determined. "I'm not an object, I'm not somethin

ere, talking to me, standing up to me. » He leaned down slightly, bringing his face closer to mine, and

s strange connection, this inexplicable bond that pushed me towards him. And the more I tried

s softer, less assured. "I don't even understand what you mean

e the moment I saw you, everything in me has changed. There is something about you, Lyana, something

t felt irresistibly drawn to him, that wanted to explore that connection. But the other par

I huffed, almost to myself,

ng to understand. » He reached out his hand, brushing his fingertips against my face, and a shiver ran down my spine. "

this strange warmth, this disturbing proximity. But I pull myself toget

ulling back slightly, breaking

ment, but he nodded with gentle resignation. " I underst

, almost burning. "I'll give you as much time as you need. But know that I wi

ike a promise and a declaration of war. A part of me wanted to flee,

aid. A part of me, despite all my reluctance, felt... attracted, trapped in an invisible and irresistible web. A