Kaelen
Tonight, I was determined to make things right with Alara. The last few days had been a blur, and I knew I had ghosted her too many times. Work had been a convenient excuse, but deep down, I knew I was trying to bury thoughts of Kaida. I needed to focus on the present—on Alara. That’s why I made sure we went out tonight for a proper dinner, a way to catch up and clear the tension that had settled between us.
The restaurant was fancy, the kind of place Alara loved. Dim lighting, expensive wines, and a view of the city that most people could only dream of. She looked beautiful tonight, wearing a soft, pale blue dress that accentuated her features. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and for once, I tried to be present for her.
I pushed thoughts of Kaida out of my mind. She was gone
