He remained silent for a moment.

"You regret rejecting me because of the pain… but you still wouldn’t accept me, correct?"

He stayed silent and I got my answer. I sighed, pulling free from his hold. This time he let go of me and I turned, looking up at him blankly.

"Just leave Leo. Your apology... isn’t enough. Give me back my life, take this pain away, and remove this mark from my neck, otherwise, you can fucking go to hell." My voice was calm, yet it was laced with venom.

He didn’t speak and I couldn’t read his emotions. His gaze dipped to my neck for a second. Our...