RAVAYA
I gripped the phone tighter, his name lingering at the tip of my tongue. For some strange reason, I wanted to ask him to come over. For once, I wanted to reach out. But it was too risky.
"Kitten," Kael sighed.
"I'm fine," I muttered, my voice cracking.
"I know you won't ask me to come over. And despite how desperate I am to come over, I will respect your wishes. Only for now."
My heart skipped a beat. Only for now?
"What's that supposed to mean?" I breathed.
There was a slight shuffle on his end.
"It means I'm barely holding myself back. Soon, there will be no line that I won't cross. I've been patient all my life, Ravaya. But, with you...I'm barely hanging on."
My chest tightened, a lump forming in my throat.
"Are you in your room?" He suddenly asked.
"W-what...yes," I r
