Chapter 20: Delusions

(Sophia's Point of View)

I looked at him, unsure if I could go along with his plan. It felt wrong to deceive people, especially Bella, who had been by his side for so long. But at the same time, I couldn't bear the thought of losing Zavier, of never being with him again.

"I don't know if I can do that," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

Zavier reached out and took my hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "I understand that this is a difficult situation, Sophia. But please, trust me. I'll make sure that everything works out."

I looked at him, my heart aching. I wanted to believe that everything would be okay, that we could keep our secret and live happily ever after. But deep down, I knew that it wasn't that simple.

"Okay," I said finally, my voice barely audible.

Zavier leaned in and kissed me softly, his lips warm and gentle against mine. "Thank you, Sophia," he said, his voice full of emotion.

We lay there for a few more minutes, lost in our thoughts. Eventually, Zavier got up a