Percy’s POVAfter hearing those words from Rue, I stared at her face, at the tears still clinging to her lashes, and I found myself unable to breathe.Her eyes softened and then she smiled. The smile I had fallen in love with."I love you, Percy."My mind didn't even register the action, but in the very next second, I kissed her.Her lips met mine immediately. And as she kissed me back, every emotion I had locked away finally broke free.My body shook.She really did love me. Despite everything, despite me pushing her away, despite the blood bond and its backlash.Suddenly, my heart couldn't hold back anymore. Tears rolled down my face and embarrassment followed.I quickly lowered my head to hide my sudden tears. Humiliation rushed over me but before I could hide, her arms wrapped around me. And somehow, that made me cry harder.Years of loneliness and of believing I wasn't enough. The times I had told myself she had forgotten me. Years of pretending I was strong. They all collapsed a
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