Chapter 81

It was down to the final minutes for him to return and my nerves hit an all time peak. I hadn't heard or felt anything last night but I knew he was injured. I didn't even know if he could make it back or not. Gazing out the window, I looked for any sigh of him, even though I wasn't supposed to. My hands started to sweat and shake and a chill washed over my body. As time ticked by, my heart rate quickened, my breaths coming in short, quick puffs. I wanted to cry in frustration and pain, not being able to stand the wait anymore. Trying to find a source of comfort, I wrapped my towel tighter around my body. Even if he was coming soon, I wasn't even able to see him for at least an hour. His hunt would be taken to the ceremony sight while he would be taken to get treated, bathed and given time to get ready. I would have to prepare as well. I dreaded the idea of makeup and getting my hair pulled every which way but I couldn't deny that I was excited to see the dress. Yet, at the