My hands trembled as I pressed the button inside the box, causing it to open with a soft click. I stepped out, my vision blurred by tears. My gaze fell on the glowing Moonstone in my hand, the rare and precious gift I had painstakingly obtained for him. It was supposed to symbolize my devotion, my belief in him.
But he didn’t deserve it.
With a resolute breath, I absorbed the Moonstone’s power. The radiant glow dimmed, leaving behind a dull, lifeless stone. It no longer held its brilliance, just as my love for him no longer held its meaning.
I threw the stone into the trash can alongside the gift box and wiped my tears.
As I walked out into the chilly night air, my phone buzzed. I answered it without thinking.
"Where are you?" Eros’s impatient voice barked through the line. "Get back here immediately. We’re throwing a party tonight for Daisy’s return."
Daisy’s return. The real daughter. His first love.
I hung up without responding, my heart heavy with despair. The streets blurred around me as tears fell freely. My world had crumbled, and I was left standing in the ruins, completely alone.
Remi's POV