Darlene’s pov
I avoided him for the ensuing few days. I made sure he wasn't home when I went to clean the rooms and didn't stay in the dining room during meal times. I found it hard, as my heart kept yearning for him, but I managed. I chastised my dragon whenever she resisted and blocked my thoughts, hoping to overpower the bond.
Well, I succeeded. Our paths didn't cross the whole time. Perhaps he too realised it wasn't worth the risk of being caught red-handed. Or maybe he realised I wasn't the type of girl he wanted. He had Jenna. Why would he want me? The feeling stung a little, but I deserved it. Why would anyone love me? Besides, I endured things worse than being ignored, and that didn't kill me. So why couldn’t I survive this?
I contemplated how I would spend my free day as the w
