Chapter 031
Emilia's POV
The bar was dark, and the faint murmur of conversation around me seemed far away, confining me to my own thoughts. The amber liquid swirling in my glass as I gazed into it was insufficient to divert my attention. I could still hear every word Niklas had said— every confession. Love and betrayal seemed to be at odds with each other in my heart. I didn't know how to resolve this. Perhaps I couldn't.
With the weight of the world bearing down on me, I sat back in the booth and pushed the glass away, my fingers shaking. The bar's noise faded away as I reflected on everything that had transpired and everything I had discovered. Nothing seemed genuine anymore.
Lena's voice interrupted my thoughts. Her voice was softer than usual as she said, "You're still in your head
