"Because it just happened that way," Arsene said, his voice low, as if the truth itself tasted bitter on his tongue. “I mean, I never planned to fall for you or anything like that. You simply came at the right time, when I needed someone by my side. But after that…”
“You ran away,” Raellyn snapped, her voice cracking like glass. “Like a coward. You gave me a necklace, and said we could take this relationship to marriage, which made me believe we had a future. Then you disappeared without a word, leaving me drowning in confusion and humiliation. And then I found out you'd married someone else. A fake marriage, just to protect your damned reputation.”
Arsene lowered his head, unable to meet her gaze. “You can say whatever you want to me now, Raellyn. I deserve all of it. And yes, I know I’
