An Indirect Confession

Clara's cheeks flushed as she listened to Kaelen's words.

She knew exactly what he meant, but for some reason, she just couldn't bring herself to kiss him when there were other people around.

Kaelen seemed to sense what she was thinking. He suddenly reached out, his well-defined fingers gently cupping her face, lowering his head to gaze intently at her eyes.

Clara's gaze was forced upward, her eye