Chapter 27: Chapter 27

#Chapter 27 Just a spark

Patara

I threw my arms around his neck and let him wrap me up in a hug so tight that I almost couldn’t breathe. He buried his face in my hair and inhaled deeply. I didn’t know if my trembling would ever stop, but his warmth helped me come down from my fear.

“Are you okay?” He asked. His voice came out a little muffled until he pulled away just slightly to look down at me. My heart still banged against my chest, making it almost hard to hear anything over the sound of it.

“I—I think so.” I breathed. He held my face in his hands and leaned his forehead against my own. I don’t know why I expected him to kiss me. He normally took what he wanted when he wanted it—but this time he held back. For some reason, it almost made me long for it.

“It’s not safe out here for you. I need to get you back before more of them come.” He said gently. His hands left my face and gripped my hand. I had half a mind to lean into him and drown in his comfort.