A Vision Realized

Kaelia

The morning of the gallery opening, I woke up at 5 AM and found Valen already watching me. He looked half amused, half in awe.

“How long have you been staring at me?” I grumbled, stretching.

“Long enough to make sure you’re real, not just a dream I cooked up back in prison.” He pulled me closer. “You nervous?”

“Nervous? I’m terrified. And excited. It’s both.” I pressed my face against h