NYSERA I watched as Alaric went back behind the table with his back facing me. His eyes lingered on the snowy environment outside, as if the window was his movie screen. His fingers tapped slowly on the wall before he hummed a bit. I don't know why he looked like he was enjoying himself, but I was stuck in my seat and thinking of what I should feel and do. Should I be angry that he kissed me without permission? Should I be glad now that he is recognizing the matebond? But the change seems quick, right? Should I stand up and hit his face for doing that? Or should I just remain quiet and listen to him? My brain is processing a lot of information, and I can't think properly. Not because of the kiss, but because there are just a lot of things going on in my mind. "Well, as I was saying

