Chapter 97 SACE

I barely slept a wink last night. The memories of my heated encounter with Titus on the lake have been bothering me nonstop. It keeps on slipping into my memories whenever I try to open my eyes.

I hate it that he has this power over me. My blood boils whenever I realize that here I am having a time sleeping because of him while he was sleeping soundly beside his beloved. Why is my life so unfair?

I pushed myself up from the bed despite my body feeling heavy from yesterday's training. I went to the shower to freshen up. Once I'm done, I head up to the dresser to look for something to wear. This house doesn't have much women's clothing It's probably due to the t that this house was built to be the king's army's hideout during this kind of situation.

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I look for something I can wear along the pile of men's clothing. In the end, I settled for pants that were small enough to fit me. The shirt that I found was big, so I tied it up on the back and folded the sleeves to make it fit. I couldn't find any underwear anywhere, and the only underwear I have was soaked last night. It's still wet until this morning, so I had no other choice but to go out without any. I took one last glance in the mirror before I left my room. I went straight to the kitchen to prepare some breakfast, but Elara had already beaten me to it. I found her already setting up the table. Good morning, Sage," she greeted.

Soond

Soon

I forced "Morning,"

"I replied. "Let me help you with that.

Titus, Scott, and Anna entered the dining area as we're almost done fixing the table.

to keep my gaze elsewhere, focusing on anything but him, though the weight of his stare was unmistakable. I could feel it like heat prickling along my skin, a reminder of everything I was trying so desperately to forget.

greeted with a cheerfulness that seemed almost grating. She looped her arm through Titus's as they walked in, her bright eyes darting around the room before finally landing on me. Her gaze lingered for a second, her expression unreadable. I couldn't tell if it was suspicion or just curiosity, but it only added to the uncomfortable knot in my stomach. "Smells great," Scott said, oblivious to the tension thickening the air as he pulled out a chair, already reaching for the freshly baked bread Elara had set out.

swallowed, quickly

at him, I couldn't

edge of my plate as I

silence as she poured

a rock," Scott replied cheerfully, unaware of the subtle,

"I slept wonderfully," she cooed, her voice

a moment, I froze, afraid that the flush on my cheeks would give away everything.

sparing her a glance. His gaze found mine again, intense and unwavering, and I felt

dissatisfied with his answer. "You're always sneaking off," she muttered, though she tried to mask her

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to feel a sharp prick of awareness when I noticed Titus's eyes fixed on me with a dark, unreadable intensity. The realization struck me like a jolt- his gaze had

to him. I'd chosen the shirt out of necessity, not desire. And yet here I was, captured by his gaze, like he was seeing something he shouldn't, something he had no right to. I pulled my arms closer, subtly crossing them in front of me, hoping to shield

even when I turned my face in embarrassment, hoping he'd shift his cus. I took a shaky breath, forcing myself to eat despite the churning feeling in my stomach. Every bite felt like a struggle, my mind spinning with everything that had happened and everything I was trying to

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his gaze. I went to the sink, and as I turned on the water, I sensed him moving closer. His presence

I said, keeping my voice steady, though my hands shook slightly.

I could almost feel the smirk of could feel his warmth. Anger bubbled up, but I kept it together. "Last night was a mistake, Titus. Let's leave

breath as he stepped closer,

enough that I

to say something else, but Scott appeared in the doorway.

be there in

a minute," Titus replied, his gaze never

head; curiosity sparked. "What are

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