His words struck a chord deep within her, making her heart race despite her best efforts to stay angry. It wasn't fair. How could he just say things like that?
Thalina tightened her grip on her sleeves, her knuckles turning white, but she didn't look at him. She refused.
Eyrx's gaze softened just the slightest bit as he watched her, his voice quieting further. "You don't have to talk, little one. I'll still understand." His words hung in the air, heavy with unspoken meaning. "But I will wait. You'll break eventually. I know you will."
Thalina's heart skipped a beat, but she clenched her jaw harder, trying to block out the rush of emotions his words stirred within her. She was still angry. She was still mad. And she wasn't going to let him get to her.
But Eyrx wasn't finished.
