He pulled her close, his arms wrapped around her slim waist as he whispered back, “I’ll have Aiden, my assistant, inform the media—the wedding is canceled!”
I felt like I was plunged into an icy void, my shoulders trembling uncontrollably.
Conrad's love had been grand and fiery. He proudly announced our relationship, introducing me to his brothers and friends with fanfare.
On the day he proposed, the city was ablaze with fireworks, lighting up the sky in a breathtaking display.
I had been blissfully naive, believing that he truly loved me. Looking back, it all seemed absurdly laughable.
Conrad stormed into view, his commanding presence cutting through the chaos.
His eyes widened as he took in my pale, trembling face and the bloodied, injured tail.
“Serena, you’re actually...!”
I hadn’t bothered to hide the truth. “They said being with humans invited divine retribution.”
“I actually deluded myself into thinking I could spend the rest of my life with you.”
Conrad instinctively stepped back, pulling his youthful first love protectively behind him, clearly terrified that I might harm his beloved.