Chapter 51: Growing Bonds
(Amelia's POV)
The underground spring shimmered faintly, its soft glow reflecting on the stone walls. I stayed crouched by the edge, watching the gentle ripples stretch across the water, but my attention drifted to Alexander behind me. His figure leaned casually against the cavern wall, yet there was an undeniable weight in his posture.
"Are you sure you're okay?" I asked, breaking the silence that had settled between us.
His eyes, sharp and piercing, met mine, but the green depths held something softer now. "What, no faith in your own abilities, little healer?" His teasing tone tried to mask what I could sense through our mate bond—residual discomfort.
I stood, brushing my hands on my skirt and stepping closer. "I have faith, but I also saw your face ba
