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And just like that, things are back to normal.
18
VALKUS
I lay by Althia’s side, gazing down at her beautiful face. Her eyes, brown like zhisk, draw me in like telekinetic magic. I fix her hair behind her ear and cup her cheek as I plant a kiss on her.
The kisses turn from small and gentle, to passionate and vigorous in only a few moments. Althia’s tongue dances with mine. I’m overwhelmed with relief that she’s turned out to be just fine after last night’s scare.
Things are about to turn hot and heavy just when Nexus trills. I whip my head up, turning around to face him.
“What is it, boy?” I ask.
He rears up on his hind legs, looking up at the calendar.
What could he possibly be trying to tell me?
Glancing at today’s date, I sigh with frustration. Rising from the bed, I run a hand over my hair to fix it as I turn to a confused Althia.
“Apologies, I had arranged to go visit my brother Tavath this morning. It completely slipped my mind.”
“Do you really have to go?” she asks, her hand now resting on the spot where I’d been lying.
She looks so tempting with a loose shoulder strap falling down her arm, and for a brief moment, I consider staying back.
“As much as it pains me to go, I promised my brother I would go see him today.” If it were just a social call, I’d stay with Althia in a heartbeat. But I’m hoping to learn more about his mate’s mysterious illness in case it helps me solve what’s behind Althia’s sudden poor health.
“Oh, alright.” She sighs.
“Is there anything you need before I go?”
“I’m feeling hungry now.”
“Get comfortable. I’ll be back in a few moments with something to eat.”
Soon, I’m handing her a bowl of taura bahru. I glance at my watch, realizing I must depart now if I am to arrive on time at Taveth’s residence.
“I must be going. I’ll summon Yiosha and let her know to keep an eye on you,” I tell Althia. I turn to Nexus. “Look after her while I’m gone, alright?”
Nexus settles down beside the bed, blinking slowly at me as I turn to leave. I stop in the doorway, looking back over my shoulder at Althia.
I find myself reluctant to be leaving, but I trust she’ll be safe in my room. At that moment, I consider telling her how I truly feel and how much I love her. Going through what we did last night only made me realize it even more.
Another time, I think to myself, making up my mind. I will tell her on an occasion when I do not have to immediately leave.
“Farewell Althia, I’ll see you soon.”
“Say hello to Taveth from me.”
I close the door, running into Yiosha as I step out into the hallway.
“Ah, just who I wanted to see.”
“Are you going somewhere, sir?” she asks.
“Yes, I’m off to visit my brother at his residence. I need you to do something while I’m gone.”
“Anything for you, sir.”
