Aeris' POVThe moment I heard Caius' reply, my heart sank to my stomach. I knew our relationship could never go back to what it once was. Caius had left Dad severely injured and unconscious and had also taken our pup. Dad had killed Mira, along with countless other young women.All of it stood between us. These horrible life events wrapped themselves tightly around us like vines, choking out any affection we had for each other.Tears slid down Caius' face, but he didn't seem to care. Instead, he lowered his head and cupped my chin in his palm. He gently wiped away my tears as he whispered, "Hate me, Aery. I betrayed you. I killed our pup. It'll be easier if you hate me."His words were soft, and he showed a rare tenderness. He kissed my temple gently and turned around. All I saw was his retreating back.I knew this was goodbye.We could never return to the past. Whatever love we had was over. But hatred had bound our fates together.…That night, Caius never returned.I la
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