273 Young Girl

Atlantis felt something cold touch his fingers and then, something hot. He let out a shaky breath, for he knew what it was. 

"Lina—"

"In my memories, you're as warm as the grass in a meadow, and my only protector. I adore you as I adore my younger brother, Milo. I don't feel romance for you, and the little ounce that maybe there is as thin as paper, unable to even bear the weight of water," Lina said to him. 

Atlantis glanced down in his palm to see his sapphire ring resting upon it. Even in the darkness, the jewel glistened and glowed. He heard the thick emotions in her voice and felt her tears drip to his hand. The water burned him more than boiling water.

"You're lying," Atlantis breathed out.

Atlantis once thought he'd be able to acquire her. If Kaden wasn't in the picture, Atlantis would be the victor. If Kaden never showed up, Lina would pledge her allegiance to him.