As Luna explained how she had been playing Aetheria all along, Ethan felt a wave of realization wash over him. He had been so focused on his virtual world, on his role as Shadow, that he had failed to see the real person behind the avatar.
He had been so afraid of letting his guard down, of getting hurt, that he had missed the signs, the hints, the way Luna looked at him. He had been so caught up in his own world that he had failed to see the real person behind the avatar.
Chapter 11: A New Beginning
As Luna explained how she had been playing Aetheria all along, Ethan felt a wave of realization wash over him. ," he said, his voice filled with regret, "I'm so sorry. I didn't realize it was you. I was so focused on the game, on being Shadow, that I didn't see you."
Luna, although hurt, felt a wave of relief wash over her. She knew that Ethan had rejected her because he didn't know her, not because he didn't like her.
"It's okay, Ethan," she said, a small smile playing on her lips. "I totally understand now, ethan" she added