WINTER
I nodded despite the fear curling tight inside me.
Something in the softness of his voice made me feel safe enough to speak my truth.
“You’re mad at me after what happened yesterday. You left me just like that and didn’t come back all day. And I…” My throat tightened. “Not only make one of the men you sent with me kill, Julian also took the shop owner's life too."
“You think I’m angry with you because of that? So you decided to leave?” Valtor’s gaze burned into mine.
“I'm guilty, Valtor. What was supposed to be a simple outing ended like this. And this will keep happening if-"
“Do you know what?” he cut in, his voice low, heavy with a restrained growl. “Yes. I was upset with myself for letting my guard down and letting Kallias’ dog slip into my territory. But it subsided qui
