☉NARIEL
We had walked into the chaotic scene where Reg struggled to restrain Arucard from leaving the manor. And although Vaelin had assured that Reg could manage Arucard, he appeared to be struggling immensely.
I had never witnessed such an expression on Arucard’s face before. It was a stark departure from his usual grin and easygoing conduct — rage, he bore so much rage and hate and fear but Vaelin was able to tame him down to reasoning.
But even now, no light burned on his face. I could only feel … pain, so much pain and fear that I could tell he never felt in a long, long time.
His mate.
It was why. And he just wore a face of guilt.
Perhaps he felt remorse for not having found his mate yet, or for succumbing to instinct for the past two days. It could also be a reflection of hi
