As the days passed, I remained in my room, not wanting to face the world outside. I was feeling trapped and alone. The walls felt like they were closing in on me, suffocating me with their presence. I was lost in my own misery until a knock on the door drew my attention. But I couldn't bear the thought of running into Stella again after our argument.
She was so possessive and jealous, but it seemed that the sight of Kael's kiss marks on my neck had been enough to send her over the edge.
Just as I was starting to drift off into another fitful sleep, I heard a soft knock on my door. My heart leaped at the sound of it, knowing that it was Kael who had come to see me. I threw open the door and ran into his arms, feeling his strong embrace envelop me in warmth and safety.
"Hey," he murmured
