Chapter 48: Withheld Secrets Part 1

Mink’s P.O.V

I turned around slowly, the weight of Abhay's gaze heavy on my shoulders. His expression was a mix of surprise, concern, and maybe even a hint of disappointment. My heart sank as I realized that he had witnessed the whole ordeal. I should have known better than to let my anger get the best of me in front of him. Guilt gnawed at me as I met his eyes, feeling the need to explain myself, to make things right.

Abhay rose from the snow, brushing off the flakes from his clothes with a calm demeanor that contrasted sharply with the storm raging inside me.

"Firangi," he began, trying to make light of the situation by joking around, but I could hear the hint of uncertainty in his voice. "Remind me never to piss you off in the future. I would like to have my body parts to myself, thank you very much."