THALIA

When I opened my eyes a few hours before my usual waking time, Valen’s red eyes almost scared me to death. He blinked and let me wriggle myself out of his embrace.

“Don’t tell me you didn’t sleep all night.” He lips remained tight.

“I won’t.” he finally said, confirming my fears.

“Valen, this is not as hard as you think it is.”

“Says a woman who had been visiting her son for seven years.”

“I told you to do the same but your ego would not let you.” I fired then I realized what I did, “I’m sorry,” he is calm. I rub my thumb on his lips...