The end of the day comes when I have to cry to be with him and then lie. A night in which I was coerced into believing him when he told me that I ought to act as though—I love him.

　　I exit the castle and continue my stroll into the surrounding forest.

　　"Gloria—"

　　"Nicolai, I instructed you to cease following me. You had better get in shape with those young wolves." I interrupted him—He was taken aback, and although he attempted to speak, I gave ...