Rowena's eyes searched Asher's as his confession unfurled, the air between them heavy with tension, "What are you saying?" she asked, her voice becoming slightly low.
He hesitated, the weight of the situation evident on his face, "During our journey... Ceti and Isola were there for me in ways that I could never have foreseen," Asher began, his voice laced with guilt, "It's hard to explain, but they became quite important to me, helping me find my way back to you. And in the midst of that, things...happened. Feelings I didn't expect. I've come to want them in my life, Rona."
Rowena's eyes clouded, her crimson gaze taking on a sharp edge as she processed the weight of his words. She had suspected Isola, yes, but Ceti was a revelation she never saw coming.
Sensing the rising tension in the room, Asher quickly added, "I'm well aware of how shameless this sounds. If you come to hate me, I'll understand. But know this."
