Nothing Compared to You

Kaelia

The silence between us felt endless. Every second dragged my heart lower, until it just sat somewhere in my gut. Then Valen's lips twitched. Barely noticeable, just a little curve at the corner, but I caught it. And that did it, I snapped.

"Are you smiling?" My voice shot out, sharp and a little wild. "Are you seriously smiling right now?"

The twitch turned into a smirk. "You're jealous."

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