I never saw his reaction coming, but hey, what could I do? After countless attempts, she finally agreed to give him a shot.As we strolled home, Hermes wore a smug grin, like he'd hit the jackpot. I beamed with pride at my achievement."Nobody bothered to mention you were taking off," Grandma fretted, her voice laced with concern. "I cooked dinner."She informed us, and we nodded, although it was already late by the time we arrived home.To toast Hermes' triumph over Sage, he treated me to a few drinks. Somewhere along the line, I ended up getting totally plastered."What the heck happened?" Grandma observed my behavior and started grilling Hermes."It's not that bad, he just got a little tipsy," Hermes replied, trying to downplay the situation. But Grandma was freaking out."A little tipsy? Are you kidding me? I'm not even sure he knows his own name!""Chill, Grandma, I'm having a blast!" I playfully slurred."Look, Grandma, he insists he's perfectly fine," Hermes tried to persuade h
"You," Scar declared, making sure his words reached Lena's ears crystal clear. He couldn't fathom what was happening to him, but his emotions were running rampant, refusing to be tamed.He attempted to nurture his hatred, but the more he tried, the deeper he fell under her spell."Stop, Scar! You've lost your mind," Lena protested, attempting to break free from his grasp. However, Scar held her firmly, refusing to let go."Listen to me. Give me a chance to speak," he implored, locking his gaze with her eyes, which were a whirlwind of emotions—fear, anxiety, and concern."Trust me." Their eyes remained locked, their breaths mingling, carrying the subtle scent of lavender and peppermint. Scar fought against the panic welling up within him, unwilling to acknowledge its existence.It was as if a grand display of fireworks had ignited within him. Scar, an ancient being who had witnessed centuries pass by, found himself utterly captivated by this tiny force of nature."She's a raider..." B
Scar's confession hit me like a bolt of lightning, leaving me bewildered. Was he messing with my head, or was he actually serious?As his hands unexpectedly yanked me back to reality, I couldn't help but wonder, "How on earth can someone who despises me and wants nothing to do with me suddenly fall head over heels for me overnight?" The abruptness of it all was mind-boggling."You think I'm lying, don't you?" His hands traced my face, ending up on my lips, causing my body to tense up involuntarily."You need to loosen up around me," he whispered seductively into my ear, a mischievous smirk already forming on his lips."Well, I'm trying, but it's a real challenge to believe that you've magically fallen in love with me overnight." I moved away from him, and his smirk only grew wider."It didn't happen overnight, Lena. I've been using my intense hatred as a smokescreen to conceal my true feelings for you. Every time we studied the map together, I had to restrain myself from holding you i
After dinner, I hastily gathered up the dirty dishes, ready to clean them when Scar sauntered into the kitchen."What's your deal?" I snapped, my teeth clenching as I focused on the formidable stack of plates."Seriously, you keep summoning me," he quipped, and I couldn't help but shoot him a glare full of fiery irritation."Can you please let me work? I've got to wash these dishes and then catch some much-needed sleep for tomorrow," I retorted, turning my attention back to the task at hand. But then, out of nowhere, his hands landed on my waist."Deep down, we both know you won't be catching any Z's tonight," he whispered, his breath tickling my ears as his chin rested on my shoulder."Scar, cut it out!" I groaned, causing him to swiftly retract his hands. He let out a sigh, running his fingers through his hair."I'm sorry, Lena," he apologized, his voice filled with remorse. I simply brushed past him and made my way to my room.Once I reached my little room, I slammed the door shut
Scar continued walking, his eyes fixed on the path ahead. He couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. He had hoped that by showing Lena how much he cared and by being there for her, she would eventually reciprocate his feelings. But it seemed like she was only interested in being friends and helping Hermes.As they moved deeper into the forest, Scar could sense a tension between them. Lena's sarcastic response didn't go unnoticed, and he wondered if he had said something wrong. He turned slightly to look at her, trying to read her expression."I'm sorry if I misunderstood," Scar said, his voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "I just thought... maybe we could find something more than just friendship on this journey."Lena's expression softened slightly, and she paused for a moment before speaking. "You're a great guy, Scar, and I appreciate everything you've done for me. But right now, my focus is on helping Hermes and finding the gemstone. I can't promise anything beyond that.
Sage's face lit up with a self-satisfied smile as she recounted the events of yesterday. Hermes had presented her with flowers and formally asked her to be his.She enthusiastically accepted his proposal, planting a gentle peck on his cheek before he departed. Brimming with excitement, Sage had no idea who to share her joy with.Just then, a knock on her door interrupted her thoughts, causing her to frown. Wondering who could be disturbing her, she swung the door open, and a smile instantly curved her lips."Hermes, what brings you here?" Her eyes fixated on him and the bouquet of roses he held."I brought these for you," he beamed, extending the bouquet towards her. Her heart swelled with happiness at his thoughtful gesture."Come in," she invited, gesturing with a smile. Hermes was genuinely sweet, and Sage was grateful that Len had helped her see how everything would work out."Did you miss me?" he quirked an eyebrow, and she couldn't help but giggle."Maybe," she replied, feeling
I hesitated as I posed the question to Scar, my heart sinking at the sight of his unprecedented sadness. He had always been grumpy, but never this visibly upset."Scar?" I called out, hoping to snap him out of his trance."Huh?" He leaned against the closest tree for support."Are you okay?" Instantly, regret washed over me. I shouldn't have asked such a profound question."I'm fine," he replied, taking a deep breath and fixing his gaze upon me with those captivating eyes of his."No one has ever asked me that before," he explained, still locked in eye contact."Let's keep moving," he attempted to divert my attention, but I couldn't let go of my curiosity."We can continue, but how can I love a man who keeps secrets from the one he loves?" I resumed walking, but halted when I felt his arm on mine."Why the sudden interest in me?" He smirked."You asked about my family, so I want to know about yours. Who knows, maybe that's why you're always grumpy," I retorted, crossing my arms and re
Scar's povI was terrified I might never see her again, never get to hold her close or feel her lips against mine. The thought filled me with dread, but thankfully she was alright. She leaned on me for support and when I apologized, confusion clouded her eyes. "Why?" Her question rang in my ears, yet I had no answer. I knew in my heart I wasn't to blame for her suffering, but I still felt compelled to apologize for not being there when she needed me. "It wasn't your fault," she said softly. "I'm the one who went too far when you asked me to stop. I turned our mission into a reckless game. I'm so sorry."She lowered her head in shame, and it pained me to see her blame herself for everything. "You don't need to feel that way," I said gently. "I enjoyed playing the hero coming to a princess's rescue. I could hear you calling my name from afar." At that, she frowned. "Is that why you're so eager to help me? Because you think I'll always come running into your arms?" She raised her b