Morvienne was currently sitting on the edge of the bed, twirling the keychain in her fingers. Kael had given her hers and kept his with him.

A few moments passed, and she heard her door creak open. She stood up, her heart giving a little flip as she watched him walk in.

The way he moved, the calm in his steps, that familiar confidence he always had, it made her cheeks heat, and she felt a little flutter of nerves she couldn't explain.

Kael caught her gaze and held it, a subtle spark passing between them. It was a look that said they both knew exactly what was coming, yet...