Mariana Rose “Aw! Be gentle.” I pressed the cotton even harder on his open wound and threw him a glare. “Then you should not have asked for a duel! Then you should not be hurt right now!” He chuckled, wiping off the tears on my face gently. “I’m sorry. I should have not let you witness it.” I reached for his hands and looked him in the eyes hoping that he would take my words seriously. In my quest for revenge, I do not want to drag Rozen with me to hell. “There’s no need for you to engage with violence, Rozen. I can handle myself. I can do things alone. I’m not as fragile as you think I am. I am a changed person now.” My grip around his hand tightened as Nirvana savored the contact I had with my mate. “I’m no longer a child.” Sighing, Rozen only caressed my face. “Can I trust you