Chapter 114

Scarlett “I’ll wake you up once we arrive. Rest.” I heard Lucien’s voice, as soft as a cloud, as he carried me way out of the Hollow Glen. Although my eyelids were heavy, I couldn’t seem to fall asleep. I am tired but my mind was still running, full of energy. “I can’t sleep.” I admitted while my eyes were still closed. “Still thinking about the events earlier?” He gently asked, carrying me with one hand in a bridal style while patting my back to sleep. Indeed. What happened earlier—is what I don’t want to happen again in the future. Although I have a good mental health and I could move on from things easily, as expected, what happened in that hut was still terrifying for me as a woman. I know that I must act tough, prideful, and strong. That I don’t want anyone to think that I am weak, that I can’t lead and command warriors so even if I got hurt, I would just endure it. If someone would ask if it hurt or if I am okay, I would say that I am. Because I don’t want anyone to see that I am