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Were her fears really coming true?? Bella wondered. She closed her eyes, expwcting to fall hard on the ground, but the strong rough Palm did not let her go.. Slowly, she opened her eyes and looked at the person holding her..

"And where do you think you are running to, young woman?" His deep voice resonated in her ears.

Bella stared at him full in the face, his eyes locking intently with hers. She wondered how such cold looking eyes could still have a bit of softness. Getting a hold of herself, she stood up from his grip.

"I wasnt exactly running." Bella said defensively. He looked at her, his eyebrows raised and she looked at him again.

"It definitely didnt look that now, did it, Claudia??" He asked referring to the Innkeeper. Bella looked to the woman's face and Claudia looked away.

"She wasn't exactly running. She was just scared and worried about the fact that she was far away from her home pack. It's quite understandable that she is startled." Claudia spoke calmly.. Bella tried t