WINTER

Watching Valtor devour the meal I had made with all my heart sent a gentle warmth through my chest. I feel I could have watched him like that all day.

I was refilling his cup when his voice broke the silence.

“You didn’t eat anything?”

“I had breakfast with Eira earlier. Besides, I made this only for you-"

“Nonsense. You'll eat again with me."

“But-"

My protest ended in a startled gasp as his arm slid easily around my waist. In one effortless motion, he ...