38 - Show me

(Kaan’s POV)

“Do you really have to stand so close to the cliff?”

I turn to look at Raya, who is standing a safe distance away from the edge. Wrapped in her thick yellow jacket and green woolen scarf, she reminds me of a Caltha Palustris or most commonly known as marsh marigold, which is a wildflower common in the Faroe Islands during May and June.

She’s so beautiful, my chosen mate.

“Why don’t you join me? The view here is much better.”

“I believe that is just the adrenaline junkie in you speaking,” she says dryly. “That looks very dangerous. The wind is so strong, it could knock you off-balance. I’m good, right here, where it’s safe, thank you very much.”

I grin as I turn to stare at the sea again. “I won’t let you fall.”

“You can’t promise me that.”

“Come here, Hiraya.”

I hear her sigh but then she slowly makes her way to where I am standing and my heart soars at the thought that she trusts me that much. I really am standing too close to the edge. With all the thing