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She breathed in and out for a while and turned to him, he was already walking towards her.

When he got to her, he gathered her in his arms.

"I'm okay" she protested

"You're not, be grateful I'm helpful to you" he hissed.

"I did not ask for your help" she tried arguing. Verin loosen his hold and dropped her on the floor. She winced in pain as she brushed her butt.

"Ouch" her mouth twitched at him as she short dead glares at him.

He walked passed her as if he wasn't bothered by her glares. "Where are we going now?" She asked.

"Back to the palace, where else do you want to go?" He asked, still walking without looking at her.

She got up and tried meeting him, but she wasn't fast enough. She was staggering here and there that she bumped her head on one of the tree. "Hold on" she called out. Luckily, he obeyed and halted for her to reach his side. She managed to reach him and rested her hands on his shoulders.

"You're slow" he smirked.

"I'm feeling lightheaded because of the poison an