#Chapter 197: Three Months

Elara’s POV

As soon as the words left my mouth, I watched Nox, waiting for the moment the pain struck him. I saw it, aching as his face twisted with discomfort.

Quickly, he said, “I reject you too.”

Then, at once, he exhaled, and the discomfort eased away. He placed his hand to his chest.

“Are you alright?” I asked him.

“I am,” he said, but sounded out of breath. Then he looked up at me. “You? Did