Aurel's POV

I turned around upon hearing the knock on the door, knowing it must be Gray checking to make sure I was okay. Even though I lied and said I was fine, I was far from it. My body felt shattered, and there was a lingering sting down there.

"Aurel, do you need my help?" Gray asked, making me wince. For a moment, I gazed at the large mirror in front of me, reflecting our images. Once again, I could only tightly shut my eyes, the image of us spending the whole day together causing me to sigh. I took a deep breath, looking at my body marked with...