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-Mature Content Warning! Read At Your Own Discretion-

~Vaela

Days turned into weeks.

Hale brought Eyla up as often as he could, but I’m restless. The blizzard hasn't settled, whipping violently around the mountain.

I’m on the brink of toppling into insanity. Hale and I have established a quiet routine, not having strayed from it for a single day. We don’t speak about much, keeping to ourselves most of the time.

Tonight, I feel like causing trouble.

I thought I would sleep early, but after an hour of glaring at the ceiling, I clamber out of bed, stalking toward where I know Hale will still be reading.

Sure enough, he’s in the book room under a dim lap, eyes skimming the page while his finger mindlessly runs over the edge of the paper.

I clear my throat. “Do you think I’m fuckable?”

Startled, he looks up, gaze pinning me in place. I don’t flinch away, remaining where I linger in the doorway.

“Woah…where is this coming from?” he murmurs.

I don't know. Boredom, wanting to push a reaction