A KING OF KINGS

as we crouched lower under the bush

ck on the small squadron jogging pass. They were the border patrol, and with how

I grumbled when the patrol was

not at t

t like he's going to pay a peaceful

her nervous,

n. I could lie to her all I wanted, but there was no hiding the truth from myself. This

x more hours until nightfall. That was the only chance we ha

tion behind the leafy bush, the heavy skirts of my dress catching on the sharp tw

ided our much-needed hiding spot, and could just bare

leeve tightened, by I ignored the frightened and stressed tone in

g close to awe as I double checked the tiny dirt path before cra

e." I gave her a small smile that she tried to ret

he very thing I was thinking- but hearing it out loud just made me laugh. Out in

e horrified look that crossed her face and shook my head. She was too easy so

o be turning greener by the minute. I rolled my eyes and turn

en I was be

g of th

itle alone was enough to make most shiver. Even me, though I trie

know what drove me to suggest our little adventure up the mountain and into his territory- I really didn't. The stories of what he

iring beauty had reached even the darkest corners of the far North that made up our home. This little trip

y, little glimpse of that other-worldly beauty

cept, you know, for me. And I dragged poor, dear, sweet Mae along with me. I wouldn't let her fool m

. Just o

ht taking over my subconscious. I needed to see him, even if it was only one quick glimps

ghtened hazel eyes glanced frantically around the forest. I tried to shake o

look, j

er one to do something so- so dangerous. Usually Mae and I were in the same boat when it came to keeping our noses out of trouble,

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