Chapter 88

Freya’s POV

Heat flushes into my cheeks, then my entire face with embarrassment now.

He pauses in laughter, watching me, probably realizing how much I resemble a peach right now.

I duck behind my heavy book immediately.

“You okay?”

“Yeah, definitely fine. All roses and peaches here.”

Someone, please! Staple my mouth shut!

“Yeah, you definitely look like one right now actually. It’s cute.”

He clearly isn’t helping matters right now, because the heat extends to the tip of my ears and a wave of anxiety, I think, overcomes me quickly. Nerves and all that uncomfortable nonsense takes over, and I’m certain if I open my mouth, another stupid sentence would roll out.

“Silas.”

My overwhelming nerves freezes just like that.

In unison, we both turn to Elena standing a good distance away with her hands folded, probably glaring our way.

What is she doing here?

He smiles at her and she waves back, signaling him t