The enforcer stepped outside and pulled the door shut behind him.It was just me and Noah in the room.He stood there, clothes rumpled, breathing uneven.But I didn't ache for him anymore.Noah was silent for a long time before he spoke, low. "Ella, I'm sorry."It was the first time he'd ever apologized to me like he meant it.I said nothing."I know it's too late to say any of this. But I still want you to know—"He dropped his eyes, his voice hoarse. "I didn't pick the Healing track to make you take care of Mira.""I know." My voice was calm. "You just figured it was easier to keep me close that way."His face went pale."Yeah." Noah closed his eyes. "I was scared you'd actually become the High Priestess of the Moon Temple.""You were too good. I didn't know if I could keep up with you."Noah's eyes finally went red."I love you, Ella."The words came too late. So late I no longer needed them.The words seemed to turn to hot coals in his mouth, and he rushed to spit them out."I neve
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