Chapter 127

Syria’s POV

“Where are you taking me, Kael?” I asked while he was dragging me away.

“You’ll see,” he whispered sexily against my ear. “Just trust me on this.”

My eyes were covered with a soft blindfold, and I had no clue where we were going. All I could do was hold onto his arm as he carefully guided me forward. My steps were slow, cautious, like I might trip any second. The sound of our shoes against the floor echoed, and I could feel my heart beating harder every step I take.

We finally stopped. I heard him take a breath behind me.

“Alright,” he placed his hand on my shoulder, “You may open your eyes now.”

I paused briefly before lifting the blindfold off my eyes. My eyes fluttered in the faint light, and when I finally glanced around, my jaw nearly fell open.

"Kael..." I exhaled softly, struggling to say his name.

He stood there, grinning as if he had anticipated this precise moment.

"You have been putting in a lot of effort these last few days," he remarked. His voice was soft, b