#Chapter 34 Armor and Rings

“Elena.” King Harvey pauses walking and turns to face me. He is guiding me by hand to the armory room because he has a surprise for me. “How do you feel about me now?” I squeeze his hand tightly and enjoy the warmth of his hand, and that he smiles. “King Harvey… after what happened, I do understand better what you meant… but you did defend me sooner…” “I know first-hand what it is to be alone on battlefield, Elena. I may be stronger than you by werewolf blood, but…pain is pain. You were correct that I swore to protect you. Yet… Elena, I am sorry to say I don’t fully grasp…the pain of words. Logically, Elena… I get it… but perhaps my heart is more calloused.” I swallow dryly. “Once we have children… that will die, King Harvey. Or…when you see me hurt.” “…I do not wish to see you hurt, Elena.” King Harvey whispers steely. His eyes soften as he gazes down at me. “…I am beginning to understand… the scent of your tears rips my heart out.” “Huh?” I breathe, absolutely confused. “