VALENTINA
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My heart drummed as he moved closer.
Attention.
Attention?
That was the last thing we needed right now!
"Break your gaze." Kyros snapped, leaning back to break to form an obstruction. I drew in a long breath, the minute that happened, my gaze falling to the ground, my eyes misty.
Why had that been difficult?
I could feel him patting my back gently, like I was going through the aftereffects of getting drunk and was sticking my face into the toilet. He reminded me of the time that had happened.
It was once.
The Unit didn't allow drinking and I was the one who had snuck in the bottle. Ru did not participate in my "unruly" attitude but she had ensured I didn't get caught, even when I couldn't go for the morning training because of the hangover.
My heart squeezed with hurt.
I missed her.