Chapter 17 I'm Not Surprised

• YENEFER
• Abner's hair was usually slicked back and carefully parted. At this moment, it was a wet mess. I hadn't had a chance to look at it for a long time until now, and I realized that he was actually quite attractive. I found it a bit funny that I didn't notice that until I saw him drenched in the pouring rain.
• I struggled to find the right words to say to him. Before I could tell Abner my response, Franco put his coat over me and dragged me away, forcing Abner to let go of my hand.