Chapter 73

• Cesmae's POV
• As I walked towards my room, Kylian following a few paces behind, my thoughts were a chaotic whirlwind. I couldn’t tell if it was guilt that gnawed at me or the fear of Kylian’s disappointment. I had promised to keep the identity of the kidnapper a secret from Raizel, but in my panic, I broke that promise. Now, with Raizel suspecting Kylian, I couldn’t help but feel like I had betrayed him.
• I heard Kylian’s steps slow, and when I glanced over my shoulder, I saw him turning down a different hallway, probably heading to his own room. Before I could think, my hand shot out, grabbing his wrist. "Wait."