[Irene Miles’ POV]
“Ire… don’t step back. Don't go away from me. Look me in my eyes and please tell me…” Ryu held my wrist. Pulling me closer to him, he contemplated me. I could see the helpless hope in his eyes. Even the boundaries between us that he was trying not to cross had started becoming blurry. At that moment, he was dazed, and I knew how he felt. After all, there was a person I loved, too.
I took back my hand, but he held my other hand. I knew the feeling of clinging onto the last hope even when it’s the most stupid thing one could do. He was desperate for answers, but even more desperate to know why he was feeling what he felt for me.
Was I not careful around him? What did I do to bring him to this point? Is it my fault?
“Ire, please say something.”
What should I do now?
