The Peacock's Courtship

"Seraphine." He reached out to take the cup of milk from her. She turned to leave after it was safely in his hands.

Kaelen was quick to grab onto her hand and pull her into his arms while keeping the cup from spilling in the other hand.

"Let go." Seraphine braced herself against his chest to keep some distance between them.

He released her out of fear of her anxiety spiking but he remained blockin