Amelia’s POV
I shouldn’t have turned.
But the moment my eyes met his, something in my chest tightened in a way I couldn’t explain.
My scar joined in too, reacting the way it does at his sight.
He wasn’t close, not that close. But close enough for the bright blue color in his eyes to hit me.
The way he stood still, like he had been there longer than I realized.
He was just watching, standing still as the air around me felt… wrong.
It wasn’t cold, it wasn’t warm either.
Just still, like everything had paused for a second too long.
My fingers curled slightly at my sides as I held his gaze, and my body reacted before my mind could catch up.
My shoulders stiffened before I knew what was happening, pulling up slightly.
He didn’t move, didn't say a word, didn’t even try to hide the f
