Marking Territory

Clara turned at the sound of his voice.

Kaelen had come downstairs without her noticing. His eyes held a flicker of curiosity.

"What's wrong?" he pressed, seeing the look on her face. "You look pale."

Clara swallowed hard and shook her head. "It's nothing."

"Pale like that and you say it's nothing?" Kaelen stepped closer, sitting beside her and reaching out to feel her forehead. "Are you feeling s