Chapter 42: I Hate you

His breath caught in his throat as he met Adrian's eyes, their gazes locking in a silent exchange fraught with tension. Noah's heart raced, his mind reeling with a myriad of emotions as he struggled to maintain his composure.

Adrian stood before him, his expression unreadable as he regarded Noah with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension.

His presence filled the small space, suffusing it with an electric energy that crackled between them.

For a moment, neither of them spoke, the air thick with unspoken words and unresolved feelings.

Time seemed to stand still as they locked eyes, the air charged with tension and unspoken emotions.

Noah felt a jumble of conflicting emotions swirling inside him - longing, anger, and a desperate need for closure.

"F*ck," Noah cursed under his breath, frustration coursing through him as he ran his hand through his hair. Before he lost his mind completely, he knew it would be best to leave.