A walk to feel better

The moment we stepped outside, the cool night air hit my face, and I sucked in a deep breath, hoping it would douse the inferno raging inside me.

It didn't. If anything, the contrast between the chill of the evening and the lingering warmth from Thalindra's touch only made things worse.

Her kiss was still imprinted on my lips, her scent spicy and intoxicating still clung to me like an alluring ghost.

Every time I closed my eyes, I could feel the heat of her breath against my skin, the roughness of her voice when she whispered my name.

Focus, Alyndra. You're supposed to be calming down, not getting revved up again.

The little fox trotted beside me, his black fur gleaming under the pale moonlight. His beady eyes kept flicking up to me, his expression annoyingly smug as if he knew exactly what I was struggling with.