CHAPTER 42: "I Should’ve Chosen Him Sooner, But Now It’s Too Late"

The wind was colder than usual as I walked through the forest oath, headed back to the house.

But maybe it wasn't the wind

Maybe it was guilt wrapping around me like a second skin.

Clinging to every part of me.

The further I got from this seer's house, the heavier my steps became.

My feet dragged across the dirt road like I had iron in my shoes.

I kept hearing her words replaying in my head.

He wants you to know about his past

My heart was splitting in ways I didn't think possible.

I had doubted him. I had questioned his soul.

When all he ever did... was protect mine.

Now I didn't even know how to face him. What do I say?

Sorry I believed your enemy? Sorry I kissed the man who stabbed your heart?

I felt like vomiting.

Asher had loved me even when he didn't know how to say it.

Even when he tried to push me away. Even when I was with Max, he still cared, he still looked out for me.