“That’s pretty much how the fall of the Scintilla empire started,” Zach shrugged.
Miley contemplated Zach. “W-why didn’t you accept me back then? Was it because I was an angel, daughter of the angel who killed your parents?” She averted her eyes, biting her lips.
“I was a fool. Back then, I loved Iris so much that I thought I didn’t deserve her. I thought she deserved someone far better than me. Some royal… Someone who would be worthy of her. It had nothing to do with my relationship with her father. When I rejected her, I didn’t even know my parents died because of Grishur.” Zach took her hand in his hand. “That was my biggest mistake. I wish I would have held her hand — your hand sooner. I am sorry, Miley.”
Miley’s face flushed red. She wanted to take back her hands but wanted to hold
