Chapter 69

I cringed feeling her tear up on my chest. I knew she would be stubborn but I hadn't expected her to cry. I expected her to hit me, to hurt me but not to cry.

Though she did hurt me, I could feel the metallic taste of fresh blood on my mouth and my cheek was numb.

She was really strong than she imagined.

I run my fingers in her hair, feeling it's silkiness. She sniffled only to step away from me as if my touch was burning her.

"No",she wiped the tears on her cheeks with the back of her hand,"this isn't right"

It's right, baby. Everything between us feels right. I haven't felt this way since you left.

I wanted to tell her, to scoop her in my arms and tell her everything on my mind.

Her eyes rose to meet mine and for a brief moment, I saw her gasp lightly.

"I did that?"

She pointed to my face only then did I remember the little cut on my lip.

"It's not your fault. Don't mind it, I sort of deserved it", I chuckled trying to make her feel less guilty.

"Am not a monster like you, Niklaus.