CHAPTER 64

  Esmeralda's POV

  "Then I'm sure she wouldn't want you to blame yourself for whatever happened. She would want you to be happy" I say even though I feel like I have a brick placed on my heart.

  Will anyone ever love me like that?

  "Thank you" Hunter says and i'm about to open my mouth to respond when he adds.

  "We should probably get back to the tent"

  He stands and stretches forth his hand to help me get up and I grab it.

  However, instead of releasing my hand after helping me up, he holds onto it and pulls me along as we walk back to the tent. My heart beats wildly in my chest all the way

  On our way back, we branch at a little eatery-like space and order some food.

  After we make it back to the tent he lets go of my hand to walk to his side. Soon we are both settled in our beds and I reach for the lamp.

  "Do you want it on or off sir?" I ask praying he'd say 'on'.

  "Leave it on" he says and I breathe a sigh of relief. I hate darkness.