Chapter 20-Clara

The next morning I awake in Killian’s arms. He’s still sleeping. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him sleep. Even when he let me stay in his room as a slave I don’t recall seeing him sleep. I remember him saying he didn’t sleep much. I wonder why. In his sleep he looks peaceful. I run my finger down the scar on his jaw. He’s so handsome. I always thought he was. My knight has finally come to me. 

I smile thinking of being his wife. I know I should be apprehensive. I shouldn’t trust him so easily. I know I should hate him and I was starting to. I really was starting to hate him, but now it’s fading away. I also know my darkness lies to me and I know it makes me feel things that aren’t always true. Like how it makes me feel unloved, alone, and unworthy. 

My hand goes to my neck to make sure I didn&