Chapter 56: Good Morning Kiss

Ophelia pursed her lips, trying to avoid his gaze as she focused on her meal. Despite being quite hungry, she ate calmly, her movements measured and controlled. Nikolai had brought her away from the archery range and into the large, empty dining room, leaving them in complete privacy. She could feel his intense stare on her, causing her to hold her breath as she tried to eat without drawing too much attention to herself. She wasn’t sure why, but looking Nikolai in the eyes seemed impossible right now. The kiss was at the forefront of her mind, but there was also the matter of what she had said to Sasha earlier, something that troubled her. She had come to Celestia to stop the war and protect her family from the wolves, yet even Sasha could tell she was staying for reasons tied to Nikolai. Nikolai had been a form of punishment from his parents. The thought lingered in her mind, refusing to leave even though she tried to dismiss it. Ophelia sighed softly, biting her lips as she chewed