Chapter 141

Draven

I hit Maeve.

It’s a memory that’s etched in my mind, a constant reminder of my own flaws and weaknesses. I was consumed by a toxic mix of emotions – guilt, shame, and a deep-seated desire to push her away. I thought that if I could make her hate me, I could finally move on from the pain of not being able to have her.

It was a split-second decision, driven by a twisted desire to prove to mys