Chapter 23: Strings of Uncertainty
Mayari Calleope's Point of View
As Riley's melodious voice faded into the gentle sounds of the ocean, I couldn't help but feel a sense of euphoria. His singing had left an indelible mark on my heart, like a melody that would forever linger in my soul.
Riley turned his gaze toward me, his blue eyes filled with warmth and affection. Every word he had sung felt like a cupid's arrow, piercing through the walls I had built around my heart.
"That song... it's beautiful," I finally managed to say, my voice trembling slightly. Riley chuckled softly, his hand gently brushing against mine.
"I'm glad you liked it, Mayari," he replied, his eyes never leaving mine. "Sometimes, words fail to express what I feel, so I turn to music."
His vulnerability touched some
