Chapter11: The Promise

William My heart is bleeding the way she said that. She is not even imposing. She is just taking a chance at asking me such a favor made out of fear of being left behind here. Leaving her here means she will go back to that damned cell of a dungeon.  And her asking me to make her my slave is a pin that struck right into my heart. How can a noble first daughter of a respected luna ever ask me this pitiful thing? My hand itched to hold her but the look in her eyes when I hugged her back then stopped me from doing it again to her. I don’t want to shock her again. “I will gladly take you with me, Alana. And no, I will not make you my slave. You are far too precious for me to do that.” Her eyes beamed and I thought I saw a smile on her face. How can someone tell me she doesn’t know how to smile when she looks this happy?  “Really? Then I will be your maid then? Or will you give me up to another family who will make me my slave? Either way, that’s okay with me rather than staying here.” “No