She couldn't hold back the tears, but she kept them hidden from him. She had shown him her vulnerability and even promised herself to stay, but he actually doubted her loyalty.
When was the last time someone questioned her loyalty?
Azriel noticed her mood shift and his hand froze as he was tying the cloak. He heard her sniffles...
Was she... crying?
Did he make her cry with his words?
The book's instructions had clearly said that a man shouldn't make a woman cry.
He had been following all the instructions but he had made her cry now.
He tried to remember what the book said to do in this situation. Suddenly, an idea came to him. He gently lifted her chin with his finger, looking into her teary eyes. His heart felt a tug, and he knew he had to make things right.
Without hesitation, he leaned in and kissed her eyes, directly kissing away her tears.
