Chapter 52

Arya

Levi is here and he almost ruined my coronation.

I expected to see him here, don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t like that came as a surprise. I knew he would be here the moment I saw the invitation, but seeing him in person, in the flesh, hearing him speak and having him look at me. . . .

That brought back so many memories that I can hardly breathe.

I was on the stage when I first saw him and I swear I almost collapsed right then and there. It seemed so long. I know it’s only been a few months but it feels like ten years. He still looks the same. Still the same intense eyes and handsome face, still the same serious stance and sharp moves.

Still so good-looking. Still so heartbreakingly beautiful.

And as much as I hate it, what remained of our mate bond still responds to him. My heart beat so fast when our eyes met at the stage. Something inside me was telling me to come to him, but the call thankfully felt weaker. I tried to contact Iris then and she immediately responded.

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