A Perfect Match

Kaelen gazed quietly at Clara's features, then said softly, "Don't ever belittle yourself just to lift me up."

Clara was taken aback by his words. 'So he was upset because of what I said on the mountainside.' Clara wondered.

"I was just trying to set the mood. After all, at such a crucial moment, what else could I have done?" she said.

Kaelen looked at Clara with utter seriousness, his eyes full o