Chapter 108: Artem - Marked

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Artem

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I woke to the beautiful scent of a midnight breeze in a field of lavender. It was the best scent in the world, at least to me. I wanted to smile. I wanted to pull the source of that scent close to my chest and hold her tight while we both drifted back to sleep. But I couldn't bring myself to do any of that.

Last time, Star had woken up before me. She had screamed at the memory of what had happened the night before. That morning had nearly shattered my soul. I didn't think I could ever forgive myself, or that Star would ever forgive me.

Thankfully though, she had forgiven me. She had overcome everything that had happened to her while she had been forced to wear that horrid talisman. And because of that we had come together again last night.