The Villain

~Damian~

In frustration, I found myself seated before the cookies Becky had brought me, and I selected a piece. I promptly placed it in my mouth and savored the satisfying crunch.

A sense of pleasant surprise washed over me as I discovered the delectable taste. The cookie had achieved the perfect balance of flavors and boasted a delightful crispness.

Driven by the sheer enjoyment, I continued to devour one piece after another, eagerly munching away until every last cookie had vanished.

Given the recent events with Cassie, I longed for a mental escape. Although I understood she would never reciprocate my feelings, the pain still lingered.

"I suppose I need some time away from her. It's important for me to grasp her true feelings toward me," I murmured to myself, carefully packing Becky's bag and departing from the room.

While on the route to Becky's residence at the pack house, my attention was drawn to Zoe, sitting alone in a secluded corner of the palace. Her countenance revealed pr