~ KATALEYA ~“With pistachios please,” I say politely to the ice cream vendor, trying to ignore the attention I’m getting from a group of young men. My cheeks are flushed, and I move closer to Enrique, feeling self-conscious of the stares.At the same time, I don’t want him getting mad. If he gets mad, maybe he won’t. I pout.Do I want him to get mad?He’s trying to contain his aura, but I can feel his irritation radiating off him strongly enough. He’s stronger… ever since what happened last night, there’s a shift in him. But I wonder… if the darkness returned, would it be stronger or weaker?“And you, señor?”“Nothing. We’re done,” Enrique replies coldly as he pays. I glance up, surprised. Doesn’t he want ice cream?“Here you go, señorita.”I thank the man, accepting my cup of ice cream and offering him a small smile.We had reached our destination, and I wanted to go for a little walk before we stopped at his favourite café. The weather is warm, but a slight wind is blowing. Maybe I
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