Thirty-Four

Ziah

The silence in the house was deafening, it felt like a heavy emptiness that echoed through every room. My heart felt just as hollow, like something was missing, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. It was like I was searching for something, but I didn't know what I was looking for, or maybe I just didn't want to admit it to myself.

I was stuck in a funk, waiting for Vespa's return after five long days away with Kai. But instead of excitement, my mind was consumed by thoughts of Camilla.

Camilla…

Even the mere mention of her name turned me on. I couldn't shake her off, no matter how hard I tried.

I let out a frustrated sigh and gazed out the window, watching the trees sway in the breeze. It was like my heart had a mind of its own, stubbornly fixated on someone who wasn't even meant to be mine.

I wondered if Camilla had cast some sort of spell on me - how else could I explain this crazy, all-consuming attraction?

It defied all logic, especially since I already had