Chapter 310: The Weight of Confession
Micah must've sensed the moment was about to collapse under its own awkwardness, because as soon as the last syllable left his mouth, he moved.
There was no reason for him to stay behind anyway. It was already dark, and he had gotten his answer.
Was it sad? Yes.
Did it hurt a little, even though he already knew what her answer would be? Also yes.
But he had said it — finally — and it felt like a weight had been lifted off his chest. Like he could breathe properly for the first time.
And he hadn't lied when he told her she and Alpha Orion looked good together.
He'd noticed it long before.
He noticed it again now.
They were perfect for each other.
Sophia didn't even get the chance to form half a sentence in response to him. He didn't let her speak.
He gave her one last, small smile — soft around the edges, a little sad, but earnest — then reached for the door.
"I'll see you later," he said quietly.
He didn't wait for her to respond.
