Chapter 292: Zaylen’s Disappointment
(Karsten)
Arata stayed with me irrespective of my and others’ insistence that she should spend the nights at home and rest.
We shifted to a room with two beds so she could peacefully sleep at night. Sometimes she would just crawl into my bed and lie with me gently.
Holding me, ensuring I was there with her.
"You know how much I missed you?" I asked, rubbing my fingers over her shoulder.
"Uhh!" She whispered, pressing her face into my chest.
"Like a piece of my heart had been torn out and left a black hole in its wake. It wouldn’t fill, no matter what I did," I explained and she purred into my chest.
"I am not going anywhere now, Karsten. Prepare yourself to get used to my presence 24/7." Her fingers slowly crawled on my chest, feeling every rivulet, every muscle. The movement of her fingertips developed a soothing rhythm.
I stared down at her. "Told you I will win your father over." She didn’t need to know he still hated me but just granted me permission.
She patted my chest.
"You did well to earn his respect and trust. Don’t ever break it though. He will literally kill you." She didn’t even sugarcoat it for me.