Elaris POV
Karl looked over his plates at me during dinner, raising those amber orbs to me once again tonight; the golden flecks were rich with interest as they steered to me.
"So how was your trip today, Miss Elara?" He asked just before he fed a spoonful of rice to his lips.
"Fine." I answered half-heartedly at him. I raised my head, and when those amber orbs locked directly into mine again and his lips curled in a warm smile, for a moment, I could swear it felt like I was lost in a realm where only he and I existed.
I snatched my eyes away from him instantly, coughing slightly to dose the awkwardness as I shuffled to my meal.
"Fine," he repeated carefully. "That doesn't sound like you enjoyed the trip."
