Lena’s POV:

I got up and walked out to the living room to find Zephyrus sprawled on the floor. He was wide awake, staring at the ceiling with a melancholic look on his face. At that point, I felt guilty for driving him away.

He focused his eyes on me the moment I took a step towards him. Strangely, he didn’t say a word, waiting for me to speak. It was the most awkward situation in my life, and shyness gripped me hard. I opened my mouth, but no words came out. I tried again. With his ...