Beyond Blood and Claws

was bright when she opened her eyes again. What was more s

repetitive clawing could be found on several endings of the wall a

m consistent lying or rolling around on. Layla rubbed her eyel

night. How she had escaped into the forest and how she met

ere ?- Layla thoug

ore her eyes caught sight of a figure approach

undergarment in medieval times) hunged

d abs with the attractive v-line that disappeared into the fabric ar

ng Layla's heart to jump in her chest. She adjusted her gown, dust

when the man sat down before her. His figure casting some kind of sha

moving from his folded up legs to his chest bef

was to find anyone with such bright shades. It had a little mi

past and she was filled with excitement. But the excitement was quick to disappear just as i

the trance, running his left hand

. His voice sounded deeper than they did the last time sh

ure how he had managed to find fish or the fire to roast them, but she fig

ly taking a bite for she was starving. To he

ish, chewing quietly as he wat

e could still recognize her. Her soft brown curls, supple fair skin and plump lips. He had carrie

ut his physical appearance had changed since then. He had dyed his

him when he looked nothing like the

g in the forest and why she was being chased

ght he had one, and even if he did, he couldn't believe it was the princess of Valguardia.

so uncomfortable. It was awkward enough that they were both eating toge

something?- Layla tho

she wasn't sure how to ask about them but she figured it

ter me last night ?" she

ught he was also after her. He fro

ng to protect you" he spoke, takin

yla repeated his statement,

eyes back on Layla's face. He squinted his brows

spot earlier?-

why the man was covered in blood when they met

ry to pro

elt him leaning into her. Before she could reac

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