Chapter 39: Waiting

My lips parted when I heard what he said. Did I hear it right? Did he really say... that?

The wind blew at him, and his hair moved, covering his eyes. He immediately brushed it backward, but the strand of his hair went back to touch his eyebrows.

Cadmus is looking at me with his sharp eyes. He opened his mouth a little as he caught his breath. Sweats from his forehead are falling to his neck. My heartbeat stopped when the light hit half of his face.

I felt like I have to breathe, as I can't bear watching his face.

My cheeks went warm as I realized what am I thinking. I closed my eyes tightly and covered my face.

"What am I thinking?" I whispered. I shook while still covering my face.

"My Lady, are you okay?"

I froze. Cadmus touches my arm gently. He slowly wrapped his hand to mine.

"Are you hurt?"

I shook my head. "N-No..."

"Look at me." He demanded. "What are you feeling? Are you in pain?

Is he worried?