24 - Called Out to Him

He'd been staring at the ceiling for quite some time when he heard a loud crash from the other room. Damn! He dashed across the other room. Ellah was clutching the side table and adjusting to stand, which caused his eyes to narrow.

"Cuhen..."

He sighed and turned back to his room when she called his name. He walked away from her, his fist clenched.

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ELLAH tries to hold back her tears. She tripped and fell. As she turned, she didn't realize she was on the wrong side of the bed. Her hip ached, but her heart ached even more. She wanted to say thank you to Cuhen for saving her from Kleve's hands, but she lacked the guts to do so.

She's still consumed by fear. She sighed and went to the garden. She was gone for two weeks on this island, and whether she admits it or not, she missed the flowers and the quiet ambience. She sat on the log bench, recalling the day Cuhen greeted her in the midst of the garden.

"Good day, gorgeous!"

She turned to look at the direction of the voice. She saw a