Edeline
A shiver ran through me before I could stop it.
And just like that, memories of last night came rushing back—vivid and unwanted. I shoved them down so quickly it almost made my head spin.
I pushed the chair back and stood abruptly.
“Get out,” I snapped.
Auric straightened slowly, like there was no universe in which anyone rushed him. His eyes lingered on me for a moment longer than necessary, that same quiet amusement sitting in them like he was watching something entertaining unfold right in front of him.
“I’ll be right here when you get back.”
And just like that he left.
No argument. No parting shot. Just the soft click of the door shutting behind him, and I released a breath I hadn’t even realized I’d been holding.
I hated just how tense I got whenever he was around, b
