"But You could've used me like what the others had done to my kind but instead you're here protecting me. For that, I'm really grateful." Aubrey said, looking Rhyland in the eyes.
Aubrey believed that Rhyland was a good person. He's saved her from harm before and even returned her necklace to her. Moreover, Rhyland helped her get over Ricky. Now she finds herself catching feelings that she knew she shouldn't have. 'This wasn't part of the fake relationship. This isn't part of the original arrangement. I shouldn't get caught. I don't think we can be friends after, if he finds out.' Aubrey bit her lip and worriedly thought. But how long can this last? She cannot imagine not being friends with Rhyland. Their lives were forever intertwined at this point. For the future of their relationship, she needed to resolve her feelings. Rhyland cannot know.
"For example, you could've used me to get into good graces with the Council but you didn't." Aubrey added quietly.
