Heart of Darkness - Chapter 181 Teased

... wn on the rock again and watched her walk closer to him.

‘Come closer.’ She recalled his words from last night which didn’t help in this moment of panic.

“What happened Rox? You look like a frightened rabbit.”

He used her exact words. “What is there to be frightened of, Your Majesty.”

“Nothing.” He said as if to assure her yet not. “Let’s see if you have the strength enough to ease the tension in my shoulders.”

For a moment she breathed out ...