“No, I mean lie next to me, sleep next to me..Only then will I rest” it was an awkward sentence, but he meant it. He wouldn’t have her sit watch whilst he rest. Even if she didn’t sleep he wanted her to lie close by.
A hand went to rub her forearm in a nervous gesture, her gaze averted from his. She wanted him to rest and if this was the only way to make sure that he did, then she would grant his request. “As you wish, master. Shall we find somewhere for us to rest for the night?”
A small smile cropped up on his face as she spoke. “Yes, do you know this area well?” he sounded rather pleased with himself, he really did want to make up for his actions earlier. He liked her, but it wasn’t fair to bombard her like that.
He rested next to her, feeling content. The prince didn’t wake much in the night and thankfully they slept safely as...
Her arms instinctively created a barrier between the two of them, coming to rest against her chest as he pulled her in...