VERENA“I’m thinking of telling Ezra tomorrow,” I announce, my voice laced with a hint of nervousness. The moment the words leave my lips, a myriad of emotions flickers across Elijah’s face—shock, surprise and something else I can’t understand. His jaw clenches for a brief moment, then relaxes, but the tension remains etched in the lines around his eyes. “I won’t be staying tomorrow,” he says, his voice low and husky. “Since I couldn’t go tonight, I will have to leave as soon as the storm stops. Pack matters need my attention.” A wave of disappointment washes over me. A selfish part of me wishes he can stay tomorrow. “So you won’t be able to talk to him tomorrow?” I ask, a tremor in my voice betraying my intention to sound unbothered. “No, I won’t.” He says, his eyes watching me. A flicker of hurt flickers across his face, a subtle shift in him that does not escape my notice. I can sense the sadness in him. “I can tell him when you’re here again,” I offer, my voice soft. His eyes
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