Chapter 23

Kamari's Point of View

His rejection stung more than I cared to admit. Slapped me across the face more brutally than I had thought it would. And right now, I didn't even want to look at him, much less be in his presence.

The light outside was fading fast. Fog had covered the rest of the mountain top. But I wanted to leave. Now. Shifting would be my best option. At night, I was my stealthiest. Only a black shadow danced through the trees. Nothing too out of the ordinary.

"I'll ask Nolan to come and fetch the parcels tomorrow. I think I need to head home." I murmured.

Zayan was still sitting in the same position as I had left him in. Although, now he was staring out the window with a frown on his face. His eyes were vacant. But the moment those words left my mouth, his head whipped my way.

"I thought you will be staying the night." He said.

Nodding, I corrected my shirt. Nervously wiped my hands on my jeans. Couldn't look at him fully. Because he might see that he had hurt me when in t