"No way... it's you?" Briar scoffed in a mix of disbelief and disgust as the red thread of fate he’s waited for so long finally surfaced, connecting your pinky to his.

You were mediocre in his eyes, and the thought of being tied to you forever by an invisible force made him want to scream. He expected one better suited to his stature. The realization that he had loved you in his past lives almost made him throw up. There was no way.

This had to be a cruel joke. Why you… of all people?!