Good morning kiss

Pursing her lips, she tried to escape his gaze and concentrate on her food, which she ate with ease despite being famished. Nikolai had drawn her away from the archery range and into the dining room, which was empty except for them both. She felt his piercing eyes on her and had to hold her breath as she ate discreetly. 

She didn't know why, but she didn't want to look him in the eyes. The kiss was the main reason, but she was also concerned about her own remarks to Sasha.

Her purpose and motivation for remaining in Celestia was to end the war and protect her family from the wolves, but even Sasha knew she was there because of Nikolai.

He was his parents' punishment.... 

Even though Ophelia had pretended not to care, she was unable to get that out of her head.