Chapter Ten
Phillip
The name Phillip Basile struck fear in the hearts of many people. He was Bela’s general, their greatest warrior, and the prince who kept the savages at bay.
But now, that word sliced through his heart. Fear. How could Aurora be afraid of him? Her shoulders shook, and he couldn’t take it any longer so he pulled her against his chest. After a moment of hesitation, her arms wound around his waist.
“I don’t want to frighten you,” he whispered into her hair. “Never.”
She sniffed and tightened her hold on him, carefully avoiding his wound. Her words were muffled against his chest. “You…” She sucked in a shaky breath. “It’s not you. Well, it is, but not the way you think.”
“What’s going on, Aurora?” There was a piece of this puzzle he didn’t have.
She shook her head, st
