Part 18: Confessing the Truth

As she laid next to him, the moon princess could see every tiny freckle on his face. Her fingers slid up towards his jaw, tracing the sharp cut skin tenderly, blinking up at him. Lukas lazily smiled at her, his eyes fondly taking her in.

"I did really miss you, Lukas", She shyly murmured, tucking her face in the crook of his neck.

He tightened his hold on her. "Then why did you leave? I was going out of my mind, replaying the way you said goodbye. As if it's our last time. Tell me I'm overthinking."

The moon princess stuttered. How could she deny his claim when it's true? Talia had no intention of seeing him again and following her father's demands. Seeing him outside her window changed every bit of resolution.

"What's going on, my love?"

That's her cue to break down in tears. She was unable to stop herself, blurting out the events that took place in his a