Chapter 028
Niklas' POV
It was late. It was late enough that even the streetlights appeared worn out. My heart pounded as if it wanted to leap out of my chest as I stood outside her apartment complex. I continued to pace back and forth like a complete moron, my palms perspiring.
I had no idea if she would even open the door. If she didn't, I wouldn't hold it against her.
I had to try, though.
Pride was no longer an issue. Pride was no longer the issue; she was the focus. We were the focus.
Something struck my chest so forcefully that I could hardly breathe when I saw her figure at the top of the stairs.
She had a... new appearance. She no longer resembled the Emilia who once threw popcorn in my face and rolled her eyes at me during a movie. She appeared to have seen too much.
Her l
