>>Aelin
I had my eyes shut tightly as I waited for impact
…
???
But it never came. Slowly, I opened my eyes and looked at him through the space between my crossed arms. Unsure what happened.
Draegon pulled his hands down, the motion slow and strained, almost as if invisible chains were dragging him back. His mouth stayed sealed shut, not a word leaving his lips, but the look in his eyes… it felt different. He had a frown on his face, making it look like he was in pain
"..."
I stared at him, heart hammering in my chest. The tension in the air was suffocating, every sound amplified in the quiet of the early dawn.
Then, with stiff, slow, robotic movements, he shook his head which was actually a little scary to see.
What is he trying to say? I brought down my arms as I kept my eyes on him
