Chapter 21

I looked at her with astonishment, and she raised her head to me, saying with a hesitant smile, "Yes, I fell in love with you; you are my first love. My eyes have not seen anyone else but you. Do not be surprised by my words. I have loved you since I was a child who did not understand the meaning of love, and this love continued until I became a mature girl.

I often prayed to the goddess of the moon to be my mate, but my prayers were not answered, and your mate appeared. All last night, I prayed that the gods would remove this love from my heart.

But how?! And your love was tattooed inside my heart. I wish I hadn't seen you then.

I hated myself, and I couldn't help but love you. I hate this heart, and I want to slit my chest and take it out of me, and then put it under my feet, and say to him, Wake up, you fool, and remove this blur that surrounds you, this love that you cling to. Break you and hurt you.

I was shocked by what she said. What love is this?! I swear, I saw tears of oppre