VALEN

I opened my eyes and I was quick to cock my head in the direction of Fernir’s bed. He was not on his bed. Last night I saw him leave and I laid still, waiting to see if he would come back, I fell asleep and so, I was not sure when I woke up.

I freshened up quickly, eager to meet Thorne and get done with the whole thing before Fernir changes his mind and comes back to cause a scene. I didn’t trust him to leave me alone for so long, somehow I felt he would come back for me.

“Oh hello Valen,”

Thorne was the first...