Deva's POV
"Friends?" Bella holds her delicate hand in front of me.
This is the first time someone wants to be friends with me. Only Ian and Jade talk to me like friends. But outside the world, I don't have any friends. When I was young I tried to be friends with the servant's son. But as soon as my hand touched him he died because of my poison. This is why I stopped making friends. And keep my hand gloves on.
But Bella is different. She will be my first friend. If my power kills her. I won't forgive myself. She is so innocent. I want to protect her.
But why?
Why am I scared of touching her?
"Hey, chocolate boy... Where are you lost again?" Bella waved her hand in front of my eyes.
"Huh? I didn't lose, but why did you call me a chocolate boy?" I asked
"You didn't tell me your nam
