How love feels like

I pursed my lips, clasping my hand on my lap. Sam had been staring at me across the table, cupping his cheeks.

I've never recalled being in this study room with Sam, alone. The room where I've been spending most of my time with Fabian.

It was odd to be in here doing nothing or just being with the duke, discussing nothing. I moved my gaze around. 

When my gaze landed on the paintings around, I cleared my throat. Fabian said they were the duke's precious collections. I've been amused by the art and beauty of the paintings, but because of my studies, I didn't have the chance to ask Fabian more about them.

"My lord?" I called out softly.

Sam raised his brows and hummed. He blinked his eyes ever so slowly, but he never left his gaze from me.

"The paintings… they're pretty, aren't they?" 

"Are they?" 

What was this short, disinterested response?