RIX's P.O.V.

W-What? Did I hear it right?

“Are you deaf or what? I just said I’m sorry!” Apollo repeated, looking elsewhere, avoiding my gaze.

I was too stunned so I couldn’t react as soon as possible.

But he looked at me with his silver eyes. This time, he didn’t avoid my eyes. He looked at it straight, giving up his pride by sighing deeply.

He said, “I’m sorry. I was full of emotions. I was worried— worried sick, Beatrix! That was my family you almost put in danger. But I understand you cried. The way I approached you is so wrong.”

Apollo standing in front of me with a...