Why are you walking like that

As Moli and I stepped out of the training center, the weight of Aurelia's touch still lingered on my skin, a constant reminder of our clandestine encounter. We made our way towards the waiting SUV, the silence between us thick with unspoken words. I could feel Moli's gaze on me, her expression unreadable, as if she knew more than she let on.

The journey back to the castle was subdued, the only sound the hum of the engine and the occasional rustle of Moli breath. My mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, replaying every moment with Aurelia in the sparring room. Each touch, each whisper, each shared breath etched into my memory with startling clarity.

As we arrived at the castle and entered the living room, Riley was already there, lounging on one of the plush sofas with a smirk playing on her lips. Her teasing remark cut through the air like a blade, and I felt my cheeks burn with embarrassment.