Seraphina's POV
Draven's question remained between us, and I could feel the weight of it pressing against my chest.
"How long are you planning to keep running from me?" He asked.
I looked at him, but I couldn't find an answer that wouldn't make everything worse.
"I told you, I'm not running." I said as his expression softened slightly.
"Then what are you doing?" He asked.
"I'm protecting myself." I said.
The words came quietly, but they were honest.
Draven lowered his gaze for a moment, and when he looked back at me, there was no anger in his eyes.
"From me?" He asked.
"From getting hurt again." I said.
He nodded slowly, and I could see that my answer had affected him.
"Do you believe I betrayed you?" He asked.
I stared at the stone beneath my feet because saying the truth al
