Rejected by the shadow god

Chapter 52: "A Deepening Connection"

As the days turned into weeks, Eden and Ayra's relationship continued to blossom. They would spend hours talking, laughing, and exploring the coastline together.

Their connection deepened, and they found themselves sharing their hopes, dreams, and fears with each other. Eden felt like he could be his true self around Ayra, and she felt the same way about him.

One evening, as they sat on the beach watching the sunset, Eden turned to Ayra and said, "I feel like I can tell you anything, and you'll always be there to listen."

Ayra smiled and took his hand. "I'll always be here for you, Eden. You're the one person who truly understands me."

Eden's heart swelled with emotion as he realized how much Ayra meant to him. He knew that he wanted to spend the rest of his life making her happy.