Chapter 47

His arms are strong and steady, his grip firm yet not unkind. He carries me effortlessly back to my bed, laying me down with care.

“Please,” I manage to gasp out between clenched teeth. “It’s okay…it’ll…pass soon.”

He looks at me with those stern king eyes of his, filled with a concern I don’t understand.

“It seems to be more than just a simple stomach ache,” Soren says in a low voice. “Has this happened before?”

I want to tell him no, that it’s just a little pain, but another wave hits me and lying becomes impossible.

“Yes,” I admit through gritted teeth.

Soren stands abruptly and walks towards the door. “I’ll get you some help.”

“Wait!” Panic surges through me at his words, and I reach out to grab his arm even though it hurts to move. “No doctor… please…”

He turns back to look at me questioningly.

fine,” I lie wondering

on to what I embarrassingly blurted, when I notice he sniffs

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eyes me suspiciously.

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forcing myself to sit up and get back out of my bed. He watches me like he doesn’t believe me. But then sighs seemingly giving me the benefit

just you two? You didn’t tell any family?” he asks

tell,” I state, though that is a lie, but my mother couldn’t care less. She didn’t care enough even to visit Granny when she was alive. I rise trying

as he takes in my words. “I understand how that must feel,” he says gently, moving closer until

and brushes a strand of hair away from my face. “You don’t look well,” he comments.The touch sends

from him. Soren doesn’t move away and instead lifts his

it’s on fire

feet in embarrassment. He chuckles and moves

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