ARCHIBALD~
Her heartbeat echoed in my ears, quick and frantic, resembling that of a frightened rabbit. Her fragile facade steered an impulse to pull her off the bed, yet for some reason, I held back.
Strangely, her heartbeats seemed to share the same rhythm as Ria's when it finally settled. It was a curious observation, although they appeared entirely distinct in appearance, their inner essence seemed almost entwined.
Like they both were a single person.
The entire situation felt surreal, and at times, I wondered if I was succumbing to madness.
With a soft click, the door closed behind me as I stepped out of the room. A soft sigh left me as the thought of why she had been to my study began to take shape in my mind.
“Don't you think you went far by dragging her to the lake?”
Fenrir
