Clearing the air (K&A) (4)
Keith chuckled at Arya's flustered expression.
Their bond was still forming, but it was strong enough for him to feel the difference between what he felt for Talia and what Arya stirred within him.
He didn't like that Arya would think about any man other than him, but he couldn't blame her because a small part of his heart was reserved for Talia, and it will always be that way.
Keith put his palm on Arya's cheek. "Tell me, Arya… can Alpha Cristian make you feel these sparks?"
"No," Arya responded in a small voice. Other than a few times when she stumbled during training, and Alpha Cristian caught her, they never touched. And it was never so gentle and charged with sparks.
Keith leaned closer. "Can he make you feel this anticipation that stirs the butterflies in your stomach?" His breath splashed against her lips.
Arya inhaled a shaky breath, and she realized that he was picking up her emotions. "You are cheating."