For a moment, Zariah and Askel both stared at each other, unable to tear their gazes away from one another.
Zariah could feel her heart grow warm, and her stomach did a flip. It was just a stare, but Askel's gaze was so intense and meaningful.
His eyes seemed to stare right through Zariah, straight into her soul and Zariah feared she would not be able to hide anything from him if he looked any deeper.
The moment stretched on for a short time but was soon interrupted by Askel.
"Then why do you not want me?" Askel asked Zariah.
Zariah stiffened at the question, realising she had slipped up by saying the words she just had.
"That... is not the case and you know it. It was never about if I wanted you or not." Zariah said to Askel.
