“Umm…” I hummed.
“You’re making me scared, Zaiden. Say something,” I half-screamed. He chuckled softly.
“It’s nothing too serious, just that I was attacked by rogues on my way here. But I’m fine now,” he said quickly.
“Oh my goodness,” I cried out. “What happened? Did you get hurt? What did they do to you?” I asked all at once, hot tears sliding down my cheeks.
“My little Luna, trust me, I’m fine, perfectly healed, even.”
“When did this happen?” I asked.
“On the day I came back,” he answered.
“Was that the reason I didn’t receive any calls from you until days later?”
“Truthfully, yes,” he said, letting out a breath like he’d been holding it in for too long.
“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked quietly.
“I didn’t want to make you worry,” he replied.
I took a deep breath. “I’ll call
