Chapter 32

Iris

The next morning came with a different kind of energy, one that drove the gloominess from last night to the farthest part of my mind.

I yawned loudly, silently appreciating the moon goddess for bringing me to a new day. Then I got up only to find Gradel's side empty with the rumpled bedsheet as proof that he'd left without caring about how I fared.

Last night had been an eye-opener, putting it mildly, it served as a reminder that his father would never accept me, and so would Gradel.

Once again, my reality slapped hard me in the face.

I was alone.

I shoved the depressing...