Anyone looking at Kaelan's face right now wouldn't be able to detect a hint of his true expression, but I could.
I could see the subtle curve of his lips and I know he's doing this on purpose.
He was fully aware that I hadn't been listening to a word of their discussion, and now, he was trying to put me on the spot.
But such surprise attacks don't work on me.
"Honey..." I smiled, placing my hands lightly on his shoulders. I felt him tense. Whether it was the endearment or my touch, I couldn't tell.
I continued smoothly, "I'm still trying to gather the threads of your discussion. I haven't started learning about Shadowcrest officially, and right now, I don't know what to make of it yet." I paused.
"But I'm trying to learn in every way I can. And that's what I'm doing right now. Learn
