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Chapter 26. Is this how we are supposed to be?

"Mia," he called again as he broke the hug, filling the distance between us with a gust of night breeze. River's sad eyes gazed at me who was suddenly miserable. "No matter how much I want to kick his ass, that brat is still the son of my late twin brother. And I can't deny that I also care for him."

"Don't stand up for him," I said in exasperation.

He then smiled softly, so softly that it made me even more miserable. His gaze managed to lock me into complete immobility. "The deal we made... I did it as Evan's uncle. But on the other hand, the side of River Lynch that stands alone, I want to be selfish for wanting you."

I was too shocked to speak. My eyes closed as his warm hand gently brushed my cheek. "River ...."

River's breath tickled my face as his face drew closer. The tension between us was getting more and more intense. "Mia... please allow me to want you."

"River... you're drunk...," I muttered, trying to sober him up even though a small part of me, also full of selfishn
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