chapter 55

His eyes take in as she kneels on the forest floor. Her long red hair fluttered in the wind. Her fingers found the red flower growing among the wild ones. He watched with warmth in his usually cold heart as she closed her eyes after scenting the flower as if she was saving it to her memory. He was mesmerized by her beauty. Her eyes caught under the sunlight appear like gems. He takes a step back, his foot accidentally stepping on the dried leaves on the ground, causing a crunching sound, he closed his eyes in slight anger and curses internally. He opens his eyes after a moment to watch, only to find her standing now, her emerald green eyes trying to find the source that made the noise.

She couldn't find him, he had done a good job at concealing himself. He was used to being in the shadows his whole life, blending in came to him so naturally. He could hear the fast thumping sound of his heart beating.

She was nervous, he could tell. She had detected his presence but she couldn't spot