The Protector's Promise

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ame is too long and I struggle to pronounce it, I placed the groceries I had brought on the round table. I noticed

The last time I cooked for him, he didn't even eat it. He just threw it in the

. He really doesn't a

moving my jacket, I started arrangin

glanced at it briefly, shook my head, and

wasn't much dust or clutter, just to have something to do. I was already sweating when I le

bored? Or maybe he went out earlier and I just misse

ction movie on the flat screen. This building is so luxurious, complete with everyt

fe of the

click of a door unlocking. My brows furrowed as I

Did he leave? After all, only the two

s widened, and within a second, I rushed toward him. My suspicions w

at.

He was drenched in sweat, his eyes fluttering shut as if he had done something extremely strenuous. His handsome face w

e and voice filled with concern as I looked at his in

happened

ull weight bearing down on me. Oh my God! I nearly couldn't suppo

get him to his room! He's tall and muscular! Tell me, how can

ce but to try harder u

n't know what happened to him, but this

him to his room. Sweating profusely, I strug

I glanced at him, I gasped as our faces nearly touched! Oh my God, I almos

carefully laid him on the bed, making su

let some light into the room. Then, I gathered what I needed to treat

ating his injury when a

move his upp

f he wakes up and sees me undress

yself that this was for his safety, for goodness' s

ed my eyes as I finally took off his shirt. Taking a deep breath, I bit my

advantage of him! My God, when did

treat his wounds, n

sighed in relief to see that it was just a graze. But how did he get

you been up to? I'm so curious about him. I want

he room to fetch a small towel and a bucket of warm water. Returning to

ace, I stared at

I paused momentarily, brushing

he look

ilar situation. My lips parted, and my eyes widened as the memor

ave almost fo

? Why does it seem... lik

outh with my hand. That

pered to myself, unable

table, especially since I had stared at it closely. Now that he'

an I helped that night is no

it's because I haven't looked at him closely these past few days. I

d my hair, running my fingers through it since it looked like it was about t

e... he's no

p, but he didn't! I ended up staying awake until dawn, keeping an eye on him and waiting for him to wake up.

r two days for him

o knock first, but I might disturb his sleep if my earlier guess is correc

he is, sti

woken up yet since he h

closer to him. My gaze landed on the bandage I had wrapped

t fresh bandages and qui

ped as he swiftly grabbed my wrist. The next thi

ve my head! I didn't know what t

so uncom

do?" His deep voice sen

know how

bandage..." I said softly, av

I turned my head to the side instead. I could feel his breath on my jaw and

ous. After what felt like an eternity, he finally moved away

as he left without a word an

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