I sat beneath the freezing waterfall two or three more times, pushing myself to the limit each time, teetering on the edge of fainting, but still, I felt nothing. No warmth, no power, just the cold seeping into my bones, leaving me more exhausted and frustrated than before.
By the time the sun began to rise, its soft light creeping across the sky, it was clear that our session was over. My body was soaked, my muscles aching. With numb fingers, I reached for my shirt and pulled it on, the fabric clinging uncomfortable to my damp skin. kairan stood a short distance away, his back turned to me, staring into the water as if lost in his own thoughts.
What is actually bothering him? Why is he acting this way?
I buttoned my shirt with fumbling hands, feeling the weight of unspoken words press against my chest. Once I was dressed, I walked over and stood beside him. His eyes were still locked onto the water, his expression hard and distant, like he was somewhere else entirely.
