Unexpected Tenderness

Clara looked up at Kaelen, meeting his mesmerizing eyes. She asked curiously, "What's up?"

Kaelen's expression grew serious. "From now on, no more staying up all night. Make sure you get proper rest. Do you hear me?"

Clara's back suddenly went rigid for a moment. She caught a flash of intense worry in his eyes.

'This is the first time a man has ever cared for me like this,' Clara thought to hersel