His Request

BELLE'S P.O.V

We reached the garden, and I immediately saw Hendrix sitting on the chair, facing the flowers.

I tapped Arkanghel's back after I removed my hand from his arms.

"You can leave me here. Thank you for escorting me."

Arkanghel didn't look like he wanted to go but still did what I said and left the garden afterward.

Now that there's no one around us anymore, I went to Hendrick.

He must have felt my presence because he turned his gaze to me directly to my eyes.

"My lady."

Hendrick stood up and gave me a bow.

"You may rise."

He did what I said and pulled me to a chair so that I could rest.

"Thank you."

When I finally sat on the chair, I asked him.

"What is the reason for your request for an audience?" I directly say to him.

I am sorry, Hendrick, but I will prioritize myself first. My feelings for you won't change. Still, I don't want to live like a complete tool anymore.

Now, I have decided to be brave and do the things that will make me accessible and live peacefully.

I have