Talia's POV

It suddenly becomes uncomfortable after our brief exchange.

Him calling me a dud and mistakenly slipping out the fact that Isla was a previous love interest.

It kind of makes sense that he is so riled up at the realization that I am not her.

As much as I feel like a fraud, a clone, or even a dud, I'm happy he is not getting what he wanted.

Granted wishes should be reserved for nicer men.

Kael realizes he just passed his aggression on me and stands up to leave the room, feeling stupid.

He tarrys a bit, like there are some things he would like to say,...