Chapter 428

"That's because..."

Sebastian didn't hold back anymore. He nodded, then caught sight of the tears brimming in Elara's eyes, and his composure completely crumbled.

"That's because I don't want you to fear me... And I don't want you to hate me!"

At last, he spoke his truth.

All the talk of selfishness, all the talk of reason... it had just been an excuse. What he cared about most was how Elara saw h