Cornered by the Past

"Of course," Clara nodded. "It's just the ideal ring."

Kaelen smiled. "Really?"

Clara nodded again. "And you're my ideal lover..."

Kaelen's eyes were all smiles, filled with joy. "You're my ideal lover too."

They shared a smile, as if the world had shrunk to just the two of them.

Kaelen looked at her with such tenderness, then, without a second thought, gently held her face and brought his lips do