Chapter 149: It’s Impossible For Us To Be Together Now.

At that moment, adrenaline surged through me. My entire body trembled, but my anger grew stronger.

My vision darkened as I stared at him. All I could see now was blood.

"No one owns me..." I growled through gritted teeth. "No one can claim me!"

Before I knew it, he punched me on the stomach. I had fallen to my knees as I felt the sharp pain. I closed my eyes and winced.

"Don't act like you don't like me," he said, kneeling before me and gently stroking my hair. "Just once, Sapphire. I just want to taste you. Why are you making this hard for both of us, huh?" "I don't want to hurt anyone. Don't do this..." I begged, gripping his arm with both hands.

I wasn't afraid of him anymore-I was afraid of myself. I feared what I might do to him, especially as my emotions spiraled out of control.

I remember everything from my childhood. I know how to fight, but I don't know how to control myself.

"Just once. I'll let you go after this."

That was it.

When his hand moved to my shoulder to rip my blouse, I grabbed his right hand and twisted it, catching him off guard. He tried to kick me, but I was too quick, dodging easily.

With all my strength, I forced his hand and the knife it held-toward his chest, stabbing him. His eyes widened in shock, and blood spilled from his mouth.

I could've stopped there. I could've run and escaped. But something in my mind told me not to let him live.

I stabbed him twice more everywhere-especially in the face. My lips curved into a sinister smile as his blood splattered on my blouse. It felt satisfying to see his lifeless body. And with that, I vowed that no one would ever see me as a pushover again.

***

The present...

to show myself in front of Ash again. God knows how much I wanted to talk to him, how much I craved answers to my questions.

everything about what happened back then. That's why he was conflicted about his feelings for me. It was his cousin... and I

me there was someone he loved more than anyone else-besides me. He didn't say who it was, but from the

confirmed that for

knew the whole situation?" I turned to look at Mason, who was seated behind me

He nodded.

I finished shooting and disassembled my gun, setting it

his expression remaining

his eyes told a different story. When I looked into them, I saw regret

toward him. I only returned my

he initiated this meeting to explain what really happened that night made me proud

Not to be biased because he's

covered up the whole situation for me?" I

and how he supported Ash's determination to find me, even when Ash didn't know me yet. Even though it happened years ago, it still felt surreal. How small the world had to be for us? Never in my life did I imagine that Prince-or Azrael, as was his real name-would turn out to be Ash's cousin. That's why

overthinking." Mason snapped me out of my thoughts. He ran his hand over my head, gently stroking it. "I

I smiled, holding the hand

when he had done

my tone laced with sincerity. "I know it was the best you could

defended myself, but he

posture and leaned back on the couch. Crossing my arms,

in love. Our

me two little children, my reason to keep going, even

decide. After all, I hurt Ash without even trying

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