VAELORA held Andronikos' face closer to hers, dropping chaste kisses on his snout, as he released low rumbles of satisfaction. "My feelings are changing." She teared up. "And I feel hurt that he was clearly displeased about leaving his mark on me. He tried to hide his displeasure, but I'm not a child." She released a sad chuckle, a contrast to the tears brimming in her eyes. After Draekon had revealed that she wore his Ember Seal on her neck that morning, he had his bath and excused himself. She waited for a better part of the morning for him to return, but he didn't. His reaction had her mood a bit soiled, and she found herself not wanting to be in the midst of others. She hadn't gone down for breakfast or lunch, Danika had her meal brought up instead. After having lunch, she hea

