“You’re hurt!” Sophia hurriedly got off of

Arthur. They were both covered in dirt

and grass. The bodyguards leaped down to them, and two of them helped Arthur up to his

feet. “Are you alright, sir?”

He was feeling fine, other than the cut on his forehead that had been caused by a sharp tree branch and the various scrapes that littered his hands.

“I’m fine.” He dusted himself off before turning to look at her. “Did the snake bite you?”

“No, it didn’t.” She shook her head. Her face was still stark white from shock.

As they climbed back up to the peak, her gaze remained fixed on him. Her heart was pounding. When they rolled down the side of the hill, he had wrapped an arm tightly around her waist while his

other hand pressed her head against his chest. He had done it just to ensure she would not be injured.

he

himself during the

blood was rushing. The high and mighty young master had actually risked himself to protect

off a high cliff instead? From how tightly he

pulled out a first-aid kit, then cleaned and dressed the bleeding cut on

was scared out of his wits by the dangerous situation Arthur

you alright, Young Master

Continue!” Arthur said with

around them, area sweeping the for any signs of snakes. Even Sophia was starting to feel

men take photos of the area instead of making a decision

mountain was always easier than hiking down a

their descent was harder. One false move

the mountain while clinging to the surrounding branches. Her hand reached for the next branch, only to grab a long leaf instead. Suddenly, pain shot

sharp hiss, pulling her hand back to inspect it.

was right behind her. He frowned. and

him her

hand. “Avoid

moved to walk in front of her. When they reached a tough part of the climb,

turn around and

notice the wounds on his fair hands, making her

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