Chapter 23

• I was no longer myself again; I continued pacing restlessly around the room as I tried to calm myself down. I desperately needed to talk to Liora, the information we got concerning the Night Howlers launching another attack on us didn't sit well with me. I needed to at least show her how much I wanted her. I indeed caused her pain in the past, but I have changed.
• My feelings for her have always been real and are still real, and for what happened at the quarters, I meant everything. All I want is an opportunity to express myself.
• I searched for her in the quarters but met her absence. Luckily, I found her sitting down on one of the fallen logs outside her quarters. She was lost in her world of thoughts, a peaceful wonderland. She looked calm, collected, and enjoying her moment alone, which was the exact opposite of the whirlwind of emotions going on within me. I felt guilty at once that I would be interrupting her peaceful space. Taking a final deep breath, I made my way to her seat. “Hey, beautiful”, I said as sweetly and as softly as possible.