“Maya, are you okay?”

Adam asked, after about five minutes of silence. He must be wondering why I had suddenly withdrawn from him.

“I am fine.”

“Do you need me to apologize further? I’m really sorry for bullying you. I promise that your remaining days here—in this pack, should you decide to stay—would be peaceful and enjoyable.” Determination rang true in Adam’s voice.

I only nodded, not knowing what to say.

That’s good? Or that’s noble of you?

Noble would have been not bullying me in the first place.

Well, all that has passed. What mattered now was that he was trying to make amends. But was I supposed to...