The drive back to the pack house was comforting.She snuck a glance at him, his face illuminated by the golden morning light. His jaw was strong, his hair perfectly styled, his blue eyes focused on the road. He looked relaxed, his shoulders loose, his lips curved into a gentle smile. He looks... happy.
Kael caught her staring, his lips curving into a playful smirk. "You're not a very subtle spy, you know."
Opal's cheeks flushed, her heart skipping a beat. "I wasn't spying... I was... thinking."
Kael's eyebrow lifted, his blue eyes gleaming. "Thinking about...?"
Opal hesitated, her fingers twisting nervously. "You. I was thinking about... you." Her voice was soft, unsure. "You're... different than I expected."
Kael's lips twitched, his voice light. "Different, huh? Good different or bad different?"
Opal's lips curved into a smile. "Good... I think." She looked at him, her violet eyes sparkling. "You're... more human than I expected."
