Chapter 53. Helena POV

I woke up in a startle as the sun was already set and I was sat in the dusky darkness. Checking the clock I saw there was still an hour to the rescheduled ball starting when the door knocked sharply again and the handle twisted it open tentatively. His black shaggy hair was visible first before his beautifully dark eyes peered at me from behind the slightly open door, his huge frame was on full display in dusk as he looked me up and down in silence. His white shirt was open showing the top of his chest and the arms were rolled up. As an outlaw he'd been ridiculously handsome, back where he belonged and with his confidence seemingly restored he was magnificent. A living god was stood in my bedroom and my heart pulsed in hope.

"I've been looking for you" he sternly drawled.

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