Capítulo 65: Chapter 65

THE view of the orange sky covered the entire surrounding where we sat. The resort was still filled with guests, and the smell of freshly mowed lawn filled the air. I encircled Miranda with my arms as she leant on my shoulder. I couldn't possibly ask for anything more in this world right now.

"Are you tired?" I inquired of her.

"Yes, indeed. But it's all worthwhile, Xylon. I thought this would never happen.”

I wrapped my two hands around her and hugged her tightly. "I had the same thought. You're so far away. Your eyes weren't looking at me."

She let out a soft laugh. "You're wrong. Because you were so close at the time, my eyes became accustomed to your presence."

"That's your reason for avoiding me?"

"Because if I don't stay away from you, I'll commit a crime Xylon. You're good-looking, smart, with a bunch of friends, tons of women..."

"That's not true. You know I've wanted you for a long time."