Luisa
The shift in King Dane was so sudden, and surprising, that it left me drowning in confusion.
A moment ago, he had been stiff, his face unreadable, his body rigid with emotions I couldn’t quite place. But now, as his dark eyes softened upon meeting mine, it was as if something inside him had snapped back into place—calm, composed, caring.
It made me confused. I couldn't tell what was happening when he walked towards me. My heart was thumping hard against my chest and I feared that he was going to hurt me. But he didn’t. But instead, he scooped me into his arms.
I was surprised that I didn’t resist when he stepped toward me, scooping me into his arms as though I weighed nothing. His grip was firm yet careful, his warmth enveloping me as he carried me effortlessly.
“Dane, I—”
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