☉NARIEL
I awoke from a heated dream to discover Vaelin absent, and for a fleeting moment, I might have panicked, fearing he had departed for Glacialis without me, perhaps leaving me here, for he was too on edge to have me outside again where the gaze of others might linger too long on me, or perhaps mine.
It vexed me that he presumed to decide for me—that he took it upon himself, usurping my decision despite his promises. Still, as I combed through the house in search of his presence, grated, a tug through our bond reassured me that he had not abandoned me, even though he was nowhere to be found in the manor.
A simple repast of bread, cheese, and cider sated my morning hunger. Since my initial attempt, I had not prepared any meals for him, contenting ourselves with the modest breakfas
