CHAPTER 152 - FOREVER AND BEYOND II

-BLAYNE'S POV- "Are you mad at me?" Cleo asked bleakly, tugging at my heartstrings. The concern lines on her face denoted that she was a little scared of my reaction. "I was, but that's not important anymore. I was worried sick and kept imagining the worst. It was driving me crazy." Sincerity carved into my tone. I admitted the truth about me losing my shit. Right now, she needed emotional support and I wanted her to understand that she should never be that reckless again. Though the bond ought to confirm that I was not lying. Cleo felt the need to explain anyway. She choked back a sob, restraining her cracking voice, "We met in Albus City. It's just that I trusted Aunt Sora not to hurt me. Apparently, she had her own agenda." My fingers gently brushed her right cheek, which reddened. They moved to her lips, tracing it. "You're safe and that's all that matters. Besides, how can I be mad at you when you publicly marked me and told me that you loved me?" Feeling a little shy, she tu