Tristan

I could feel her eyes penetrating me without looking at her. I knew what she was thinking even without her emotions seeping through the bond.

Shock. Confusion.

I kept my face completely neutral, grasping into her hands more firmly and offering a tight squeeze.

‘Trust me,’ I tried to convey through the simple gesture, hoping it seeped in through the bond. She didn't say a word or return the gesture, but she didn't pull away either. Her silent assent was clear.

A knot formed in my ...