Semua Bab The Alpha’s Unwilling Heir-Bearer: Bab 21 - Bab 22

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO ELOWYNI held Betsy until her cries subsided and the only sound that came from her was small hiccups. Her trembling had lessened, but she still clung to me like a frightened child.When her body finally relaxed, I guided her gently toward the hay bale. We both sat, the dry straw crackling softly beneath us. Betsy stared miserably into the distance, her eyes unfocused. I stayed beside her in silence. I didn’t know what to say and didn’t know how to offer words that could stitch up the hurt in her heart. All I could do was sit close enough that she would feel less alone.“David has been my only friend,” she whispered after a long silence, her voice low and sad. “If anything happens to him, I’ll never—”“Don’t say that,” I cut in quickly, resting a hand on her back. I could hear the desperation in her voice, and it scared me. “David looks strong. I am sure he’ll be able to keep the enemies off his back. We should continue to beseech the goddess to keep him safe.”“She