-Alyna-
"I am not falling... I promise," I whispered as I took Nathan's hand in mine, and Theoden narrowed his eyes when he saw the little display, but he didn't say anything as he sat down on the other side.
"No, you are not falling, not yet, but I can see it, Alyna, your eyes are not angry anymore, but ... I also know that the bond you feel with him, is undeniable... and you and I, we aren't-" he stopped and took a deep breath. I could feel Theo stiffening next to me. I didn't look at him. I didn't look at Nathan, too.
I didn't know what Nathan wanted me to say. I just kept quiet as we sipped our coffee in the thickening silence. It felt uncomfortable. I wanted to run away, like I had been doing all my life. Facing a s**t storm, it didn't always come easier for me. I was rather ge
