Rejected by the shadow god

Chapter 47: "A Glimpse of Vulnerability"

Eden and Ayra sat together on the beach, watching the sunset paint the sky with hues of pink and orange. They had spent the day exploring the coastline, laughing and joking together like they always did.

But as the sun dipped below the horizon, Eden caught a glimpse of vulnerability in Ayra's eyes. It was a fleeting moment, but it was enough to make his heart skip a beat.

"Ayra, can I ask you something?" Eden said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Ayra turned to him, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Of course, Eden. What is it?"

Eden hesitated, unsure of how to phrase his question. But something about Ayra's gentle expression gave him the courage to ask. "Do you ever feel like there's something missing in your life?"

Ayra's eyes softened, and she nodded slowly. "Yes, Eden. I think we all feel that way sometimes."

Eden's heart swelled with emotion as he realized that Ayra understood him in a way that no one else did.