The Maple Haven Inquiry

Clara's eyelashes trembled ever so slightly as she heard Kaelen's words.

She really hadn't expected him to answer like that.

Kaelen gazed down at her, his eyes gentle. "I love you for who you are, Clara. I don't want to force anything that's impossible.

"It took so much for us to get here, and I won't let you put yourself in danger. So please, don't worry too much, alright?"

"You might agree, but