Internal Sin: 054

(KAI'S POINT OF VIEW)

Just like that, a month flew by, and a lot happened in that month, much of it involving Arryn and me.

He showed up every day, and each day was a new and different gift. Accepting gifts from him felt awkward at first, but he assured me it was fine. But seriously, I did not need those gifts, but that seemed to be his love language, or so I assumed.

Even though we have not kissed yet, and for some strange reason, I was not anticipating it, we were growing closer every day, and he had made me feel what it meant to have a soulmate.

A reason that might involve Ralph

When I said a lot had happened, I also meant Ralph. He was always out and rarely came home, and the red mark on his neck was spreading and becoming more prominent. It was concerning, but whenever I inquired, he dismissed me.

I felt like we were drafting apart, and I felt like it was my fault.

I was the one who pushed him away when Arryn entered the picture, but it wasn't something I could control. Arryn wa