Warning: Mature Content Ahead
Next to me, I felt his subtle movement as he turned towards me, his eyes earnestly searching for mine. I deliberately averted my gaze, trying to steady my rapid breathing instead. However, despite my efforts, my breath betrayed my inner turmoil, and a single tear escaped, tracing its path down my cheek. As the blankets shifted, I heard him draw closer, his finger delicately wiping away my泪痕. "I'm sorry, Hailey," his deep, gentle voice filled the dimly lit room. He continued with a tender caress through my brown hair and a gentle kiss at the nape of my neck. "I understand this wasn't what you desired," he whispered, his voice tinged with regret. "I don't blame you," I replied softly, keeping my eyes fixed on the ceiling. Though his apology pierced my heart, I knew our situation was beyond our control. Swallowing hard, I fought to suppress the ache within. "It was fate, not your doing," I mumbled, resisting the urge to cry. He sighed, ruffling his dark, tousled hair, pulling me closer with his strong臂膀. "I wish I could have given you more time to truly get to know each other," he confessed, a hint of resentment creeping into his words. "But those stubborn Elders insisted on our immediate union."
