“He must have known this.” She added, her face in wonder. “Why was he still willing to go ahead with the mating ceremony if he knew this?’ her eyes scanned round the table in thought.
The heat swelled and pumped.
We all sat quietly after that. Everyone on our table looked tense and unsettled but I had a different problem right now.
The heat in my back spread so fast like a tide wave and I bit into my lips to stop myself from crying out.
A few other groups performed up the podium while the rest of the hall clapped.
I inhaled sharply, pulling myself together before turning to speak with a smile.
“I'll like to head back to my room now.” I whispered and Melanie and Aria turned to me.
“Okay, I'll just–” Aria, it's just the room. It's not too far from here. I'll manage. I promise.”
I was
