LET’S GO

"Where did you get this horse?" Symla asked Amado while he was busy fixing the black horse so that they can use. Amado stayed outside the cave for a couple of days to check if everything was okay. And while Amado was busy roaming around, Symla remained inside the cave doing nothing. She was bored.

Amado remain silent after they talked. The only thing Symla could do was sing. It somehow ease her boredom.

Symla didn't dare to make a move to get close to Amado. Seeing his coldness made her decide not to. She always saw him silent and thinking. Sometimes, she wished he saw him smile. She wished Amado reminisce on funny things that would make him smile but in the end, it didn't happen. The days gone by, Symla long for his smile. She must admit, she was not used to Amado's silence and seriousness. It was hard for her to reach him if he was like that.

"Symla—"

"Amado—,"

Symla bow her head when they speak at the same time. She suddenly felt the uneasiness, she couldn't understand again herself. Amado stop fixing the horse and face her. Symla swallowed. Amado's seriousness on face vanished. He stared at her intently. Symla's heart pounded again. The way he looked at her send a thousand weird feeling inside. Amado's eyes dilated, it amazes her. It made her heart go crazy again.

"I went down to see what's happening on the battlefield. I saw this. When no one noticed, I took the horse." He explained. "We need to get out of this place. I heard they are going to check the whole mountain."

Symla was shocked. She moved closer to him. "Are they going to attack my village?"

She was worried. She wished and hope that before the wolves reached their village, her parents were already gone. She wished for their safety. She hopes they were okay. She holds her hand, trying to remain calm. She knew that wolves were violent and fierce. She wished she could do something about it.

Symla gasped when Amado hold her hand and pulled her close. She was instantly inside his arms, on his chest. She smelled his manly scent. She must admit, of all the wolves, Amado's scent she loves most. His manly scent sends a tingling feeling inside. His scent smelled clean. Manly but lovely.

"They are heading this way. I heard that they are looking for you. Don't worry. I will protect you." He promised.

Symla still feel sad. She knew Amado was only doing that because he needed her alive. He will use her for his gain. After that, he will kill her. What she thought woke her up. She tried to escape from Amado but Symla was shocked when he hugged her tightly.

"You are going to fight your clan just because of you selfish plans?" she accused him.

Amado looked straight in her eyes. "Yes. If that's the only way, I will. And as long as you are with me, I will not let anything bad happen to you. I will not let them touch even a single strand of your hair." He answered seriously.

Her heart skipped a beat. She stared at him intently and swallowed. He looked determined. It seems that he will not think twice about beating his clan. Symla believed it. She saw him already doing it many times. "W-what do you want?" she asked directly.

"I want to be a king." He said seriously. He's not even blinking. He was full of determination.

Symla was shocked hearing his clear resolve. She knew that she's not in the position to question him but she wanted to know what pushes Amado. "B-But the king is healthy. He can still lead the pack. Why are you longing for his position? The king can't give up the thrown easily."

Amado looked away and sighed. "He will give up the thrown because he already knows that I have you. I gave him two weeks to think about it. I will come back to him after I transfer you. By that time, don't try to escape. Wait for me."

Her eyes watered. There's a lump form in her throat and she swallowed. Her end is near. This man will kill her when that time comes. Symla wanted to be mad at him but couldn't. She couldn't understand why. Something was telling her to follow Amado's command. As if she still had something to know in his plans. That's why Symla was still there, inside Amado's arms and waiting for him to say everything.

"I will explain to you everything once I get back. I needed to check on something first." He said and touch her face. Right there and then, Symla realizes that it feels so good to be touched that way. His warmth melted her. "Symla, will you listen to me and follow me?"

Symla was torn between trusting Amado versus thinking of doing what is right. She should be trying escaping from him but she knew that even she did that, this man will follow her and catch her again. Her mind was thinking logically but her heartfelt otherwise. Maybe, the bearing she was holding was, Amado saved her many times. Amado showed her that he could be trusted.

In the end, Symla chooses to trust Amado. She nodded as a sign of her response to his request despite the severe warning in her mind. Her curiosity was too strong, she wanted to know his every plan.

Amado's eyes beamed in happiness. Symla's heartfelt warm. She couldn't deny, she liked his reaction. Her heart beats faster again until she calmed herself. She sighed and tried to focus.

Amado helped her to ride the horse. After that, he put a cloak around her. He also put her veil on her head and fix it. Before they head out, Amado made it sure that she was okay.