The energy burned in the distance between them, unspoken. It thickened in the air like a charge of electricity and raised the hairs on Talia’s arms. A thrilling shiver coursed over her body. The temperature in the room seemed to go up a few degrees. It was as though a storm was brewing right over their heads.
Talia swallowed to moisten her suddenly bone dry throat. Her eyes darted to the open door over his shoulder.
“I…” She stopped to swallow again and clear her throat. “I think, uhm… think I will leave,” she finally said with a slight stutter.
Edward took a step closer, like a predator approaching prey. “I thought you were still talking.”
Talia shook her head, sending her short brown hair bouncing around her head. “I have said enough.”
“You sure?” Edward took another step her way.
