Chapter 149

• The unexpected encounter caused both of their faces to flush intensely, their gazes instantly connecting, their heartbeats quickening, and their hands beginning to sweat. Avoiding each other had not worked out for either of them, as their plans had gone out the window.
• "Roshene," he called out somewhat embarrassed, "do you think... we could talk for a moment, please?" he asked, already convinced that it was best to put an end to this matter once and for all, as delaying it further made no sense.
• "I... was just about to..."