102. Weight of Choices-II

|| Lilac’s POV || “Nothing,” I replied with a sigh, though the word felt hollow even to me. “Nothing?” Elara raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. “It wasn’t nothing. The way he looked at you, and the way you reacted… It’s almost like you two are soulmates. Are you sure he’s not your mate? Really, really sure?” “He isn’t,” I said, my voice firm despite the ache in my chest. I wished he was. I wished we could be together forever. I wished I could bear his mark. But what was up with him? Why did he showed so much public affection suddenly? As if he wanted to claim me before the entire country. I should be upset but I was proud instead! “Not possible,” Madeline said, shaking her head. “The attraction between you two was undeniable. The way you two looked at each other...” “Wait, are you two together or something?” Astrid asked, her eyes wide with curiosity. “Surely they are, but not during the daytime,” Elara said, faking a cough as she smirked. “Oh my god! You two are sleeping tog