Stella gulped down a lump in her throat when her eyes fell on Adrian's bruised face. In all the chaos, she hadn't taken note of his cut lips and nose or his swollen eyes.
"Oh, God!" Stella shrunk in panic as she imagine the crisis that would ensue if any member of Adrian's family ever saw his contused face.
"Oh Adrian, please, you must promise me that you will forgive Alex for this." Stella gently touched his injured nose which was no longer bleeding. "I would never forgive myself if your family and his family engage in any form of battle because of this."
Sensing Stella's fears, Adrian chuckled and said.
"I promise, I won't go after him neither will any member of my family. This scar will be a reminder of the day I got beaten because of my love for you." Adrian teasingly kissed the tip of Stella's nose.
"Thank you," Stella beamed and gently touched his cut lips. "Does it still hurt?"
