ALARA’S POV
I was still not ready to talk to Darius, but he looked like he was going to remain very unhappy if I refused to talk to him.
“I know that you are angry, Alara. But being silent will not help us. We are meant to talk about whatever it is that is bothering you.” Darius grabbed my hand, and I let him.
At that moment, I was struggling with the little remorse that had taken over me.
I realized that I may have come to a conclusion without speaking to him in a manner that didn’t show that I was angry even if I was very upset.
“I forgive you, Darius. I forgive you.” I said eventually, and he sighed in relief.
“Thank you, Alara. I am glad that we were able to resolve this without letting it get between us. I am sorry if I made you feel jealous…”
“I wasn’t jealous, Darius!” I i
