Chapter 23: Private Affair
He began to move more closely toward me, to the point where I could no longer perceive exactly what he needed me for. I pointed to myself, mouthing silently to Emanuel. Hoping that I would receive at least some sort of reasonable explanation for all of this.
I could feel myself trembling violently as Emanuel approached me. For as much as I desired his affection, I wasn't certain that I was quite ready.
“Where have you been?" Although I felt and seemed quite visibly nervous, I hadn't been expecting for Emanuel to feel the same. I could sense it rather strongly, in the connection that we shared.
I took a few moments to gather my thoughts. But after my initial anxieties ended, I found myself pouring my heart out to him.
“I'm not doing well. I've been qui
