Left Behind

Ariel ran his hands through his wet, sweaty hair. His breath was heavy and his heart was racing. His body felt like it wanted to explode in the burning heat. As time passed, the fire inside him seemed to burn even brighter.

"Ariel, please. Stop!"

"No, Ariel. Please don't do this."

"Don't, Ariel. I beg you, don't do this to me."

Ariel closed his eyes tightly and shook his head repeatedly as his hands clenched and pulled at his own hair. His body became even more drenched in the pouring sweat that poured over him.

"No. No. No."

Elice's image flashed through his mind. The terrified face could not be erased from his mind. Even when he closed his eyes, the scene became even clearer.

"I truly regret ever loving you. You are never worthy of love."

And among those haunting memories, it was those two sentences that made Ariel lose control. Suddenly, with a menacing tone, he rose from his seat and swep