Reconciliation.

His voice muffled as he rested his lips on her hair when he finally replied "Be with me because you want me, not because you feel sorry for me, or because I'm the only one who keeps you safe," His warm breath reached her skin "I can deal with rejection."

"What are you talking about?" Anna asked all confused and raised her eyes to be able to watch his expression.

"I – forced myself on you the first night too. It wasn't like you came to me on your own. It was my idea. I talked you into it. Today too. And yesterday. All the days before -" He suddenly fell silent "You said you needed a guardian. Tell me honestly, are you trading your body for my protection?"

"Are you fucking blind?" She hissed and wriggled out of his embrace "Look at you, you idiot. You are so handsome I can't force myself to think about anyone but you. I wake up wet every morning. My stupid dreams are filled with your smile, and that fucking amazing oral you are so eager to give me!"

Her hands squeezed his face, crumpling his skin a bit, as she forced him to look at her.

"I enjoyed every second I spent here with you. Did you forget what you made me admit in that forest? Think, you stupid fuck! Don't you dare say things like that ever again!" She was angry and ashamed he made her admit her feelings, but it had to be said for her own peace.

"I want to ride you, I want to watch your face to catch the moment I make you so excited you are unable to talk or think. I want you to realize how much I want you. You are the only man I felt this strong desire and – fuck…" She whined, unable to hold her lust hidden any longer, "Let me show you since you are clearly too self-centered to see it on your own," She pushed harder than she intended on his chest in an attempt to make him lie on his back, but he didn't move an inch.

"Lay down," She urged him with her eyes glued to his lips, but he slowly shook his head.

"I want to hold you like this," Her one-sided conversation tickled something so deep within him, that he couldn't deny his ignorance any longer. He was well aware of her affection that always radiated from her whole being.

Bugak slowly pulled her closer into his embrace and held her. Just held her. Without any ulterior motives. It calmed her down, her rage softened into an angry mutter of how blind and stupid he was for failing to comprehend the depth of her love.

Attention. You reached a new milestone. Your class will be recalculated now. 8% 53% 78% ... 100%

An error occurred! The title "Beloved" is reserved for players who have reached a minimum level of 500 or have encountered this milestone for the third time. Until you meet these requirements, you will not be granted the title.

You lack 318 levels or 1 awakening.

Anna frowned. This was surely the first time she had seen a notice like this and the game was already telling her, she accomplished this once in the past. What the fuck?

"I'll hold you like this until you can return. Rest, for as long as you need. I won't question you ever again, that was stupid, I'm sorry I made you angry."

His calm voice cleared her worries and in a short while, she wasn't able to recall the weird system error.

"I could express my feelings better. I didn't mean to confuse you," She sighed and tickled him under his nose with the lower end of her braid to make him smile.

It made him chuckle, his eyes softened as he pulled her hand to his lips, to be able to leave a kiss in her palm.

"Do me a favor," His quiet voice disturbed the silence.

"Anything," Anna replied, her heartwarming under his touch.

"Promise me that you'll be back. I don't care how long it will take," he said, his voice filled with sincerity.

Anna looked into his eyes, seeing a vulnerability she hadn't noticed before. She squeezed his hand gently, a promise forming in her heart.

"I promise," she whispered, her voice steady and full of determination. "I will return to you as soon as I can. Goodbye, for now."

Anna logged out before she could change her mind again, leaving nothing more than an empty vessel in his embrace.