Semua Bab FOREVER YOURS TO KEEP: Bab 31 - Bab 33

Avery's PovThe fading light cast long shadows across my chambers, the mellow gold of the setting sun a cruel mockery of the icy emptiness I felt inside. My throat constricted, the unshed tears a bitter lump in my chest. The chilling finality of Sebastian’s dismissal echoed in my ears; a cold weight on my soul. My numb fingers tightened around the worn fabric of my dress; my mind reeling from his words. The pain was immense; palpable.It was all the confirmation I needed.I took a deep breath and reached for the small enchanted scroll beside my table, one that let palace residents send swift messages through the city's magic-bound parchment service. Within minutes, I had rented a modest apartment on the outer edge of Starlit Pack’s capital. Far from the royal eyes. Far from him.I was still staring out the window when I heard the knock on the door.“Come in,” I called softly.The door creaked open, revealing Flora and Eliha, their faces etched with worry. Flora's usually bright ey

Avery's POVThe car came to a silent halt in front of a small building nestled between a tall, fragrant hedge and a vibrant burst of flowering shrubs. The air, filled with the sweet scent of honeysuckle and damp earth, felt surprisingly fresh after the palace's stale atmosphere. It was not grand or glamorous, but it exuded a quiet charm and a sense of calm that swept over me like a gentle sigh. Its cream-colored walls, weathered and softened by time, whispered of stories lived within their embrace; the paint bore the faintest trace of a warm, almost golden hue in the afternoon sun.The front porch featured a narrow step with two potted plants resting quietly on each side. A simple iron gate stood halfway open, as if it had been waiting for us.The driver stepped out, opened the trunk, and within minutes, my maids and I were left alone with our luggage at our feet. The car drove away with a faint hum, and silence fell around us like a soft curtain.I turned to take another look at