CHAPTER 110 I Tried

  "Azriel," I breathed, he didn't look alright, firstly, he was drunk and he kept cupping my face. 

  "Adira," he slurred. I pulled him further into an isolated area which was hard to find with all these people. 

  "You're right, Adira. I love you, I love you so much," he said once we got some privacy. He was agitated, looking into my eyes. His confession didn't shock me as much as I thought it would.

  "You're drunk. I'll call someone to take you home," I said. He shook his head. 

  "No, I- I want to stay here with you," he whispered, placing his head on my forehead and closing his eyes. I let him have this moment for a few seconds before I pulled away. 

  "I've tried, so hard to keep my feelings at bay, I swear I did for my little brother because I know you're his world," he said.

  "I tried Adira, I swear by whatever deity out there," 

  "I know," I whispered, holding his hands. " I know you did,"