Episode 119

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SASKIA'S POV

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"Yes." He does not waste a second. Not in thinking or hesitation.

"Oh." My cheeks heat up as shame tortures me.

Mikael peels his body from mine as he sits up against the headboard. I do the same because I sense he might have an explication or extra remark to give. "You made an interesting mentioning the other day, Luna." Luna? I stiffen at the formal tone he's adopted. Goosebumps prickle along my skin, straightening their tiny hairs.

"What day?"

He keeps his focus on his palms, avoiding my gaze. It's ridiculous, but I can't help the stabbing pain in my chest. It hurts when he's like this. And I hate that I've let myself become one to be affected by his actions.

"Do you remember what you said when Maya arrived at the pack?" The day flashes in my head, raw and fresh. "I believe I said plenty."

"Nay. That is not what I mean. In respect to what you said of your powers." His head swivels my way at this instant. My stomach clenches at the iciness that drags thr