Perhaps Rena was intoxicated, or perhaps her inhibitions were simply lowered.

She took advantage of the moment to pour out her deepest thoughts to Waylen, desiring nothing more than to push him away.

“Waylen... I don't want to do this to myself anymore. I don't want to feel the pain anymore."

Waylen listened in a trance, his heart aching with a sudden pang.

Rena had never shared these feelings with him before.