Chapter 47 English
Thalia
“Aldric…” I whispered his name. I couldn't stop my voice from trembling.
He looked at me, straight into my eyes—and there I saw everything: anger, fear, and the unspoken concern that was clearly evident… worry.
“Yes, I’m angry,” he said, his voice steady now. “I’m annoyed. But don’t say that I don’t value you.”
He stepped closer. One. Two. Until our breaths mingled.
“Because every second you’re gone, I feel like I’m drowning.”
I looked at him, into his eyes that I didn’t know whether they would fight for me or push me away. And just from his gaze, I felt like my emotions were being stripped bare.
“You’re so dramatic,” I murmured, trying to calm myself.
“You’re stubborn,” he replied, his voice laced with irritation and weariness. “You’re aloof. Headstrong
