Chapter 16
Cherry opened her eyes, blinking. Where was she? What had happened? Had she just dreamt all of that? Was Merlon saved?
“Merlon?” she called out in a croaky voice.
“I’m here, my love,” she heard his warm voice next to her, and then she felt his gentle touch on her upper arm.
She turned her head and looked into his eyes. The love that she saw there rendered her speechless and tears filled her eyes.
He reached out and gently wiped a tear from her cheek.
“Don’t cry, little one. We’re together. Everything’s going to be OK.” He said huskily.
“I … I’m crying … because … because I’m happy,” she sobbed.
He leant over her and gently kissed her tears away.
“I’m happy, too,” he said hoarsely. “Although I’m also mad with you. You shouldn’t have risked your life. What would I have do
