C47 You are welcome

ITHRA

“Don’t be silly,” I stated, pushing my hair to the back of my ear.

I took in the dark waters before me and felt my heart shrink in fear.

“Yes, you are,” Zadok said, scrutinising me with his eyes. “Is there a reason why?”

“I said I am alright!” My words came out harsher than intended.

He raised his hands in mock surrender and said, “No need to bite. I was only making sure