A Sharper Silence

LUNA VESPERIA’S POV

I waited for him to shout. For him to slam the table, his eyes burning like they always do when I say something he doesn’t like.

I was ready for his anger, his fists, his mouth, all of it.

Valerius's eyes shifted. He pulled back and sat in his chair. Like I hadn’t spoken. He lifted the fork again, cutting into the meat, chewing slow, chewing calm.

That was worse than the shout